Movie Review - The Most Hated Woman in America

Welcome back everyone! I hope that this week is treating you well! This week I watched The Most Hated Woman in America, a Netflix original movie which gives an intriguing look into the true story of the life of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, infamous activist who became the head of American Atheist.

If you're concerned about the religious aspects of this movie, there's really no need. The film is mostly focused on the implications of nonconformist activism and rising to fame and fortune by being hated.

While I've found in the past that biopics tend to be dull, slow, or simply uninteresting, The Most Hated Woman in America was none of these. The movie had a truly interesting story, kept it's pace, and never lost my attention. It provided a really interesting look into Madalyn's life and moments in U.S. history that I had never considered before. One thing that impressed me with this movie is that even though it was a biopic, it didn't feel like it took huge creative liberties like so many others do.

I highly recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for an opportunity to explore the life of someone they may have never heard of, but had a rather significant impact on our everyday lives. Madalyn's entire adult life was broadcast to the masses, and yet this film is a rare opportunity for us to observe what lead to her demise, somehow so out of the public's attention.

The Most Hated Woman in America (2017) 1 hour 31 mins long