Great video from bbc show louis theroux behind bars. Louis theroux visits three american cities to examine a devastating human crisis in each. Watch louis theroux online full episodes of season 4 to 1. The strange and the dangerous, the dvd set received a. During his time, theroux speaks with serial murderers, gang members, atrisk inmates, and guards.
This is not about green leaves and the beauty of the lands. Louis travels to california to visit the notorious san quentin state prison, one of americas oldest jails and one which suffers from chronic overcrowding. Behind bars 2008 the most hated family in america 2007 louis theroux. Louis theroux spends two weeks in californias san quentin state prison, which houses 6,000 inmates, nearly twice its capacity. He is a british documentary filmmaker and broadcaster, best known for his documentaries in the television series louis theroux s weird weekends and when louis met. Louis theroux was born on may 20, 1970 in singapore as louis sebastian theroux. Louis theroux weird weekends s01e10 demolition derby.
Louis investigates san quentin, the oldest and most notorious maximum security prison in california and the only one with a death row. Having lost faith in the ability of the police to protect them, many residents have turned to an industry of private security offering protection for a price. Behind bars will be broadcast on sunday 15 june at 2200 bst on bbc two. British documentary film maker louis theroux has a unique style. In this 2008 documentary, theroux visits one of americas oldest and most notorious prisons, californias san quentin. For this reason, some people may find his documentaries to be a bit subjective contentwise, even though its clear in each that he tries to be as objective as possible.
More information into the life of deborah lee worledge. Louis travels to california to spend two weeks in the notorious san quentin state prison. I like louis but there was nothing new in this programme, in fact i think i saw it all on inside maximum security on the history channel segregation of inmates by colour, dropouts congregating together and the only ones that mix, being kept in the hole, etc. Behind bars is a television documentary written and presented by louis theroux about one of americas most notorious prisons, san quentin. A followup documentary by theroux, americas most hated family in crisis. It sure wasnt funny here i thought it more a damning indictment of the american penal system there didnt seem to be any rehabilitation offered so the prisoners become institutionalised extremely quickly. Louis theroux says he will visit tiger king star joe exotic in prison the 49yearold bbc star visited the eccentric former zoo owner for his documentary americas most dangerous pets, years. Behind bars is a television documentary written and. In twenty years of working, he has spent time with inmates at san quentin prison and miami jail. The film was produced and directed by stuart cabb, and was first aired on bbc two on january 2008 reception. One word that stands out when you see what people have said about louis theroux after he has interviewed them is how naive he presents himself when he asks them questions, which quickly becomes apparent when you watch him in his many documentaries. He is a writer and producer, known for when louis met. Now, almost a year after his death, there seems to be answer to the.
Aug 19, 2016 louis behind bars 2008 for two weeks theroux explores the life of prisoners in one of americas most notorious prisons. Louis theroux documentaries tend to be gonzo style. Louis therouxs 2008 documentary behind bars features san. It aired again on bbc two in december 2008 and in february 2010 in ireland on 3e. In the series he takes on controversial topics and looks at. Sharing a meal with prisoners louis theroux behind bars. Louis theroux all the latest news and updates the sun. Dec 07, 2008 louis theroux presents documentaries around the entire world. Gambling in las vegas is a tv documentary written and presented by louis theroux. Famous for its death row, its main purpose is to contain over 3,000 convicted criminals, including murderers and sexual predators. What words would you use to describe louis therouxs questioning style. May 24, 2010 louis theroux talks to prison guards about an incident on death row. The thing that got me was when louis walked over to talk to the bible study group and talked to the guy who wouldnt say what he was in for blatantly kiddy fiddling and then the inmates had to drop to the floor because shots were fired. Jimmy 2000, my scientology movie 2015 and louis therouxs weird weekends 1998.
All available episodes 42 total all previous episodes. Also found were a sawedoff mossberg shotgun with pistol grips. Louis theroux presents documentaries around the entire world. The prisons racial segregation is explored, and the harsh consequences that follow interracial interactions. Like no other he manages to strike the balance between getting involved with and close to his topics and making sure he keeps enough distance to guarantee his neutrality and independence. Lockdown series is a proper documentry this is just a show where louis goes an sniggers at people, the usual set up. The court documents for david silva who was featured on. I heard she died from a drug overdose soon after being in the doco. There, he meets and speaks to serial murderers, gang members, atrisk inmates and guards. In his own words and with the aid of video fragments he will shed a light on his style, technique and vision. Behind bars tv show australian tv guide 9entertainment. Some of these episodes have to do with people who believe in aliens, and some believe they have killed aliens. I agree that keeping them in behind the prison walls cost a lot of money which directly goes from our pockets in the form of taxes.
May 25, 2017 david anthony silva is in corcoran state prison. Louis therouxs 6 best documentaries madman entertainment. He went to juvenile hall at 6 years old and then youth authority at 11 for grand theft auto. Louis has breakfast with two inmates who tell him about mealtime politics and the brutal punishments inflicted by the prisoners on anyone who doesnt play by their rules. May 24, 2010 louis has breakfast with two inmates who tell him about mealtime politics and the brutal punishments inflicted by the prisoners on anyone who doesnt play by their rules. For two weeks, theroux visits the san quentin state prison. But we need to pay money to clean the country, the cities and the towns so that us and our children can travel and live. Louis theroux says he will visit tiger king star joe exotic in prison the 49yearold bbc star visited the eccentric former zoo owner for his documentary. You might like similar programs to this, shown below. Great short video from bbc show louis theroux behind bars. He is a british documentary filmmaker and broadcaster, best known for his documentaries in the television series louis therouxs weird weekends and when louis met. But therouxs shock at a code of honour that sees inmates bashed for transgressions such as for a.
Louis talks to prison guards louis theroux behind bars. Louis theroux pulls back the folds of plastic america and gets under the skin of the plastic surgery patients who crowd the clinics of beverly hills. Louis travels to johannesburg, south africa where the residents find themselves increasingly besieged by crime. Louis theroux of the beeb uploaded by bsanandaatyahoodotcom globalcooperativeforumdotnet. It was scary how quickly the chatty and sortof jovial atmosphere. Although famous for its death row, the prisons main purpose is to house a transient population of 3,000 murderers, sexual predators and smalltime criminals. The awardwinning louis theroux goes behind the bars of one of americas most notorious prisons, san quentin. It is a very intimidating environment behind the walls. Watch louis theroux online full episodes of season 4 to. Behind bars 2008 012008 gb documentary 1h user score. Louis theroux is an awardwinning journalist and documentary filmmaker whose programmes are shown all over the world. Louis therouxs 2008 documentary behind bars features. Louis theroux talks to prison guards about an incident on death row.
Louis theroux was born on wednesday may 20th 1970, in, singapore. Famed french footballer nicolas anelkas controversial legacy is examined in an unflinching documentary. He has been married to nancy strang since july 7, 2012. All in all, not as horrible a place as one would think. Louis theroux explores life in one of the united states most. Louis goes inside californias san quentins prison one of americas most notorious prisons to meet serial murderers, gang members, at risk inmates. Mar 14, 20 louis theroux documentaries tend to be gonzo style. The awardwinning louis theroux goes behind the bars of one of americas most notorious prisons. Are the sometimes brutal methods of these private police really a solution, or just another part of the problem. Transgender inmate deborah talks to louis about her time in prison and her relationship with male cellmate robert. What words would you use to describe louis theroux s questioning style. A collection of louis therouxs wide array of gripping documentaries. Hunting holiday, under the knife, behind bars, and gambling in las vegas.
The film was produced and directed by stuart cabb, and was first aired on bbc two on january 2008. This is about what really goes on and what people engage in on a daily basis. In march 2006, investigative journalist louis theroux signed a deal with the bbc for him to make ten documentaries over three years. Contains some strong language and deals with adult themes. Louis theroux touched upon this issue in the 2000 bbc documentary when louis met jimmy and yet it remained unresolved.
Was a very interesting personality its a damn shame. Louis theroux proved theres more snarling humanity, more diversity and much more fear and anger behind these bars than any episode of the overspun and soon to be returning sky one drama prison. How do guards and criminals cope with everyday life, and each other. He heads to the las vegas hilton, to reveal the world behind the myths of casino culture. Bbcs louis theroux masterclass his style, technique and.
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