Prime Video’s upcoming docuseries on the ultra-conservative Christian group Institute for Basic Life Principles covers the rise of the group led by Bill Gothard and the well-kept secrets of those that had to live under those statutes, shedding light on the 2014 accusations against Gothard for sexual misconduct and harassment, particularly from the viewpoints of one of Gothard’s followers, the well-publicized and media savvy Duggar family, whose show on TLC “19 Kids & Counting” showcased the lives of Jim Bob, his wife Michelle and their nineteen children, whose lives were depicted there.
One of the key aspects that the four-part docuseries will cover is the sexual misconduct and molestation charges filed against the eldest son of the Duggar family, Josh Duggar, who apparently engaged in illicit sexual behavior with underage girls, including four of his sisters. Following those accusations, and coupled with the Gothard case, the Duggar family show was eventually canceled. The docu-series aims to explore those issues from the vantage points of those who lived around them.
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This series pretends to expose the secrets behind Bill Gothard’s teachings. Bill Gothard created the Institute in Basic Life Principles, a radical Christian organization devoted to families and child-rearing that emphasizes Bible teachings, homeschooling, male dominance, female submission, and conservative values. Gothard started this in the 1960s, and by the 1970s, his popularity was in full bloom. One of the most exemplary families that followed Gothard’s teachings was the Duggars, the family explored in this docuseries.
Still, it covered a long story of well-kept secrets that eventually surfaced in the 2010s when a group of former members of the Institute in Basic Life Principles filed a series of complaints against Bill Gothard, accusing him of harassment and sexual misconduct towards female employees and volunteers within the Institute. While the investigation discovered no criminal malfeasance or misconduct on Gothard’s part, it did shine a light on his inappropriate demeanor. This docuseries aims to give voice to the testimony of those affected by the man and his teachings.
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Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets Episode 1 Release Date
Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets Episode 1 will land on Prime Video on 2 June 2023 at 22:00 hrs Eastern Time, United States. Each episode of this four-part miniseries is expected to run for about one hour. Below, you’ll find the time release schedules for different regions of the world.
- Pacific US Time: 19:00 hrs
- Australian Time:
- Sydney Time: 12:00 hrs the next day (3 June 2023)
- Melbourne Time: 12:00 hrs the next day (3 June 2023)
- Brisbane Time: 11:00 hrs the next day (3 June 2023)
- United Kingdom Time: 03:00 hrs the next day (3 June 2023)
- Singapore Time: 10:00 hrs the next day (3 June 2023)
- India Standard Time: 07:30 hrs the next day (3 June 2023)
- Central Europe Standard Time: 04:00 hrs the next day (3 June 2023)
- New Zealand Standard Time: 16:00 hrs the next day (3 June 2023)
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Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets Episode Guide
Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets is a four-part docuseries slated for release in early June 2023. All four episodes are scheduled to release simultaneously on the popular streaming service. Below, you’ll find the episode guide and titles for this series.
- Episode 1 “Meet The Duggars” 2 June 2023
- Episode 2 “Growing Up Gothard” 2 June 2023
- Episode 3 “Under Authority” 2 June 2023
- Episode 3 “Arrows Activated” 2 June 2023
Where To Watch Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets?
Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets is a Prime Video exclusive, and consequently, you will need a subscription to that service to watch it as it only streams there.
Fortunately, Prime Video is a globally available platform that retail giant Amazon owns. With your credit card and an internet connection, you can subscribe to this streaming service for $8,99 a month or bundle it on top of your Amazon Prime Subscription plan for $14,99 a month, which includes shipping benefits for the Amazon store as well as discount and early access to many offers, services, and products. Lastly, Prime Video is available on all devices, laptops, smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.
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