In 2004, Mark Laita became a name known worldwide after meeting the Whittakers, who claimed to be “America’s most inbred family.” The documentary became a success; however, it wasn’t all positive for ...

Documentary filmmaker Mark Laita, known for his revealing work on what's been dubbed "America's most inbred family" has shared insights from his initial encounter with them. Laita first introduced the ...

The Fahey/Klein Gallery is presenting Soft White Underbelly, an exhibition of photographic works by Mark Laita.

The documentary filmmaker who brought considerable public awareness to what has been labelled "America's most inbred family" has opened up about his first meeting with them. Mark Laita, who initially ...

The filmmaker has made several documentaries about the family(Image: Soft White Underbelly /Youtube) The documentary filmmaker who brought widespread attention to ...

Raised in Detroit and Chicago Mark Laita studied photography at the University of Illinois and the Columbia College in Chicago. Already at the age of 15 he discovered his passion for this handcraft.