
A true story of the much debated rise and demise of a woman, named Madalyn Murray O'Hair, who was known as the head atheist activist of America. She founded the organization, American Atheist, and held the position of president within the organization for 23 years. Quickly this woman became the most loathed person in the country.... (Full plot summary below)
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A true story of the much debated rise and demise of a woman, named Madalyn Murray O'Hair, who was known as the head atheist activist of America. She founded the organization, American Atheist, and held the position of president within the organization for 23 years. Quickly this woman became the most loathed person in the country.
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| Silver Screen RiotMatt OakesStories based on a true story often face the detriment of audiences knowing how it's all going to end. That will certainly be the case for many with The Most Hated Woman in America. |
| Detroit NewsTom LongShe is an enigma and her rise to success a mirror of self-delusional hokum that should make us pause in reflection. |
| Austin American-StatesmanCharles EalyMelissa Leo delivers a powerhouse performance as the Austin atheist leader Madalyn Murray O'Hair in director Tommy O'Haver's The Most Hated Woman in America. |
| The Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenAlthough her colorful life would reach a tragic, decidedly pulpy end, Leo plays it to the absolute hilt.... Unfortunately, the other characters and the vehicle that supports her turn out to be less satisfyingly dimensional. |
| Village VoiceSerena DonadoniThe Most Hated Woman in America suffers from tonal whiplash. |
| Common Sense MediaBarbara ShulgasserAbrasive activist fights prayer, with cursing and violence. |
| VarietyPeter DebrugeThough he clearly admires the woman, O’Haver doesn’t want to let her off easy, which makes for a more nuanced portrayal than the stock canonization another director might have chosen (it would have been just as easy to paint her as a devil). |
| Christianity TodayKaitlyn SchiessThe Most Hated Woman isn't a documentary, and it certainly isn't pretending to be perfectly historically accurate. It does, however, draw out some of the real underlying issues still impacting politics today. |
| Film InquiryNathan OsborneThe Most Hated Woman in America appears chained to the path of mediocrity, as is now typical with Netflix's original films. |
| DeciderJade BudowskiWhile certainly set up to be a home run with its cast and director, the film never really finds its own voice. |