Post by Pavy Crevis » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:33 pm. Louis Sebastian Theroux (/ ˈ l uː i θ ə ˈ r uː /; born 20 May 1970) is a British-American documentary filmmaker, journalist, broadcaster, and author. 0:41. Mainly, I'd like to thank the women who so openly and honestly let me in to their lives and helped broaden my understanding of their lives and experiences.". Other programmes cover a wide variety of topics including law and disorder and Nazis. of episodes: 17: Production; Executive producer: David Mortimer: Running time: 50 minutes: Release; Original network: BBC Two: Picture format: 576i (1998) 576i (1999-2000) Original release: 15 January 1998 () – 30 October 2000 () Louis Theroux spends time in one of the most notorious sections of Miami County Jail: the fifth and sixth floor of 'Main Jail', where many of the most volatile inmates are incarcerated. 2 / 4 Louis Theroux explores how America has taken our darkest desires and commodified them. Louis travels to San Francisco where medical professionals are helping children with gender dysphoria transition from boy to girl or girl to boy. Topics: TV and Film, TV News, TV Entertainment. It's an age-old question - and one that BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Louis Theroux explores in his brand-new BBC Two documentary. Louis Theroux is back with a new series on BBC2 called Altered States where he's going to examine the topics of birth, love and death in the U.S. search Gifts for Someone Special Louis investigates how the USA's crackdown on over-prescribing drugs has led to an epidemic of heroin abuse. 82.3.209.207 18:21, 11 August 2009 (UTC)Aaron. In these first special programmes (2003), Louis Theroux returned to American themes, working at feature-length, this time with a more serious tone than in his earlier Weird Weekends work. Information and Support If you or someone you know have been affected by the issues raised in Louis' films, there are groups that can help. For sellers of sex in 2019, the digital sphere is just as important as any physical act. Louis heads to West Hollywood’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to experience the American way of death. Specials When available, ... Certified; S00E01: Weird Christmas December 23, 1998. … ... Louis Meets Second In Command Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Lagos BBC. Louis Theroux spends time with a small and very committed subculture of ultra-nationalist. In these first special programmes (2003), Louis Theroux returned to American themes, working at feature-length, this time with a more serious tone than in his earlier Weird Weekends work. Louis Theroux, Writer: My Scientology Movie. It hasn’t happened yet and Theroux’s porn film will complete a run of 22 specials he has made for BBC Two in the past decade. 5. In Dark States: Trafficking Sex, released in 2018, he met American women working in Houston's illegal sex industry, and in 2003, Louis and the Brothel showed Louis visiting the Wild Horse Adult Resort & Spa, a licensed brothel near Reno, Nevada. Louis Theroux will explore postpartum mental illness in his upcoming BBC Two documentary. UightaLola82149664. ... 11:00. But now he’s taking a break. Louis Theroux gives viewers the chance to get brief glimpses of things they wouldn't normally come into contact with. LOUIS Theroux: The Night In Question is a new documentary set to examine sexual consent and assault on US college campuses. Our initial contact was with Ashleigh, and it was clear that she was the focus of the film, not Georgina. "On the other, it's impossible to deny that for many - maybe most - people, there is something unsavoury in the idea of accepting money for an act that is so intimate. Louis Theroux Specials Louis Theroux's Weird Christmas. BBC Two. BBC Two Scotland. Louis spends time with patients of alcoholism at. Pages in category "Louis Theroux's BBC Two specials" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. Elsewhere she writes for Stylist, Euronews, PHOENIX and What We Seee. Law and Disorder in Johannesburg has decent coverage at two major news sources I found through Google news search. Theroux confirmed on Twitter that his new feature, Louis Theroux: Selling Sex, will air on BBC Two at 9pm on Sunday, 12 January. For example, Louis and the Brothel takes a sympathetic look at the sex workers working at a legal brothel in Nevada whereas Under the Knife takes a more critical look at the world of plastic surgery. The four-part series delves into over 60 hours of Theroux’s catalogue of innovative and distinctive documentaries, exploring topics such as mental health, those engaging in unusual lifestyle choices and people who live on the fringes of society. Georgina wrote in an open letter: "They supposedly wanted to follow a newish sex worker to document that experience, it felt more like they were pushing the stereotype of sex workers being sex workers because something bad happened to them." As one of the big retirement destinations for middle class Americans. My attempt at linking all Dante Specials. July 21 2020 10:48 AM Louis Theroux’s career will be the focus of a new documentary series on BBC Two. In February 2009, a new contract came into force which guaranteed him another ten hour-long documentaries with the BBC. Mary-Jane Wiltsher is a freelance lifestyle and culture journalist. When is Louis … At one time, the UK's sex trade revolved around street workers and brothels, but technology has changed that. Home / Series / Louis Theroux's BBC Two Specials / Aired Order / Season 1 / Episode 44 Life on the Edge: The Dark Side of Pleasure Louis explores how America has managed to take our darkest desires, commodify them and turn them into a saleable product. Last updated 9:09 AM, Thursday January 09 2020 GMT. It's an age-old question - and one that BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Louis Theroux explores in his brand-new BBC Two documentary. 43:37. Sex workers Georgina Tyson and Ashleigh Williams are concerned the documentary will reinforce negative stereotypes of the sex industry, and believe they were misled over the programme's content and narrative. Four years after his last visit, Louis returns to spend a week with the Westboro Baptist Church in the wake of several defections from the church. I found it revealing and thought-provoking to make - I hope viewers have the same experience. "What we ended up with was a very intimate look at three very individual women and the different paths that led them to this field of work. Travelling to America's heartlands, Louis Theroux spends time with people who have private collections of tigers and chimpanzees. Once we started looking we discovered that the sexual economy seems to have been turbo-charged by the prevalence of new websites and social media that allow users to meet up more easily, to write reviews of each other, and swap information. For example, Louis and the Brothel takes a sympathetic look at the sex workers working at a legal brothel in Nevada whereas Under the Knife takes a more critical look at the world of plastic surgery. @media (max-width:767px){.css-4n1las{display:none;}}More Like This@media (min-width:768px){.css-1s8mc50{display:none;}}More Like This. Louis Theroux was born on May 20, 1970 in Singapore as Louis Sebastian Theroux. Louis's new documentary will delve into the world of prostitution in the UK. Watch Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends - Season 3, Episode 7 - Christmas Special: Louis Theroux meets up with some of the characters he has met on his travels. He also visits people he saw on his first documentary to see how their lives have progressed. Louis Theroux has revealed Tom Cruise sent cupcakes to his grandmother for her 100th birthday. Credit: BBC "It is one of the most straightforward, yet complex interactions that can take place between two people. Wed 2 Nov 2011 00:20. Louis continues his investigation, exploring the boundaries between insanity and criminality. The naming 'BBC 2 Specials' has never sat right with me as it implies a one-off (or two-off) show. Strictly Come Dancing Season Specials Episode 17 Christmas 2014 Episode live stream on BBC One (specials christmas) Amazon Studios. Louis Theroux's Altered States, episode one review: A compelling insight into the world of polyamory. BBC: Louis Theroux' BBC Two Specials. Louis Theroux: Selling Sex, will air on BBC Two at 9pm on Sunday, 12 January. ... BBC Two Northern Ireland. Louis Theroux’s career will be the focus of a new documentary series on BBC Two. He has been married to Nancy Strang since July 7, 2012. There he finds out how specialised intervention can help both the pupils and the families that care for them. Titled Louis Theroux: Selling Sex, the programme takes a deep dive into the world of online transactional sex, and sees Louis speak to the people working within it. Louis Theroux's BBC 2 specials. In most cases this means interviewing people with extreme beliefs of some kind, or diving into obscure or marginalized subcultures. Features 'In-Vision' commentaries with contributions from, This page was last edited on 15 October 2020, at 23:29. 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