The Family (2019)

The Family (2019)

An enigmatic Christian group known as The Family wields enormous influence in Washington, DC, in pursuit of its global ambitions.

Cast: Jeff Sharlet, James Cromwell, Doug Hampton, Lisa Getter, Zack Wamp, Warren Throckmorton, Tessa Albertson, Zachary Booth, Nate Klingenberg, Michael Park, Ben Rosenfield, David Rysdahl


05Season 1

Wolf King

August 9, 2019

Rooted in local men's groups, the Family's commingling of theology, ideology and worldly power extends its reach all the way to the U.S. presidency.

04Season 1

Dictators, Murderers and Thieves

August 9, 2019

Some American politicians use their clout to spread the Family's views to foreign leaders, including some of history's most notorious rulers.

03Season 1

New World Order

August 9, 2019

Doug Coe, the Family's leader, obscures the group's role in the National Prayer Breakfast, which has become a hub for backroom global influence-peddling.

02Season 1

Chosen

August 9, 2019

Supporters and skeptics discuss C Street, a secrecy-shrouded residence for Washington politicians, and its sway in high-profile sex scandals.

01Season 1

Submersion

August 9, 2019

Journalist Jeff Sharlet details his days living at Ivanwald, a men's residence where he discovers the Family's allegiance to Jesus - and to power.