Docuseries aims to expose "the truth" of reality TV's Duggar family and the "radical organization behind them"
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The Duggars rose to fame when TLC began documenting their lives on the reality TV show "17 Kids and Counting" in 2008, showing how the devoutly Christian Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar balance religion with raising their many children. Now, Amazon Prime is preparing a docuseries committed to "exposing the truth" behind it all.
The trailer for the Prime Video limited docuseries, released on May 18, starts with a simple line, "World domination was the goal." It then goes into a mix of soundbites from various people – including one of the Duggar children – about IBLP, or the Institute in Basic Life Principles, a religious organization founded and until 2014, run by Bill Gothard, that teaches a "biblical authority" with God in the highest position, followed by husband, then wife, who is to "submit to the leadership of her husband ... created perfectly to meet his needs."
The religious group has been shrouded in controversy, with further strict teachings that sought to prevent the influence of pop culture and prioritize committing to a life that aimed to please God. Gothard's role came to an end upon his resignation in 2014 after dozens of women accused him of sexual harassment.
