Built in 1852, san quentin is dangerously overcrowded. See clips from louis theroux s weird weekends and the when louis met series. May 25, 2017 david anthony silva is in corcoran state prison. Louis investigates san quentin, the oldest and most notorious maximum security prison in california and the only one with a death row. Louis theroux journeys to limpopo province in south africa to join the holidaymakers who flock there to hunt big game. Behind bars 1 episode 2011 louis theroux s weird weekends 18 episodes 19992019. Louis theroux explores life in one of the united states most notorious.
Louis goes inside californias san quentins prison one of americas most notorious prisons to meet serial murderers, gang members, at risk inmates louis theroux. The guards escort him, tell him what their job is all about and how the prison is subdivided while the inmates tell him theres a segregation of races that cant be undone. During his time, theroux speaks with serial murderers, gang members, atrisk inmates, and guards. His career started in journalism and bears influences of notable writers in his family, such as his father paul theroux and brother marcel. 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 a place for pedophiles 2009 04 19 bbc 2 full. In his own words and with the aid of video fragments he will shed a light on his style, technique and vision. For two weeks, theroux visits the san quentin state prison. It is a very intimidating environment behind the walls.
Enlightenment weekend louis theroux, the beeb uploaded by bsanandaatyahoodotcom globalcooperativeforumdotnet. British documentary film maker louis theroux has a unique style. The film was produced and directed by stuart cabb, and was first aired on bbc two on january 2008. Louis theroux investigates the elite world of wellheeled american hunters who pay. There, he meets and speaks to serial murderers, gang members, atrisk inmates and guards. Louis travels to california to spend two weeks in the notorious san quentin state prison. Racial segregation in san quentin prison louis theroux. Great video from bbc show louis theroux behind bars. Louis therouxs 6 best documentaries madman entertainment.
Stories torrent or any other torrent from category. Louis therouxs documentary pack dvdrip xvidnosegment. Theroux visits san quentin prison where he meets and speaks to murderers, gang members, atrisk inmates and guards. Louis goes inside californias san quentins prison one of americas most notorious prisons to meet serial murderers, gang members, at risk inmates. It was built in 1852 and is known for its chronic overcrowding. The prisons racial segregation is explored, and the harsh consequences that follow interracial interactions. 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 theroux spends two weeks in californias san quentin state prison, which houses 6,000 inmates, nearly twice its capacity. Jan 14, 2008 but that it can have its drawbacks was illustrated by louis theroux. Louis therouxs new documentary selling sex airs tonight on bbc2 louis spoke about his wife, filmmaker nancy strang, and how she was understanding and cool about her hubby experiencing the. Sharing a meal with prisoners louis theroux behind bars.
But that it can have its drawbacks was illustrated by louis theroux. Louis theroux explores life in one of the united states most notorious prisons, the san quentin state prison. Behind bars, in which louis spent two weeks in san quentin prison, a kind of battery farm for human miscreants. Discover key moments from history and stories about fascinating people on the official bbc documentary channel. 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. Also found were a sawedoff mossberg shotgun with pistol grips. This article is within the scope of wikiproject bbc, an attempt to better organise information in articles related to the bbc. Behind bars will be broadcast on sunday 15 june at 2200 bst on bbc two. Behind bars is a television documentary written and presented by louis theroux about one of americas most notorious prisons, san quentin. Louis goes inside californias san quentin one of americas most notorious prisons to meet serial murderers, gang members, at risk inmates and guards. He is best known for his documentary series, including louis therouxs weird weekends,when louis met. Bbcs louis theroux masterclass his style, technique and. Law and disorder in lagos 1 episode 20 louis theroux.
They are kept in cells, housing up to 24 prisoners, living behind metal bars on steel bunks and sharing a single shower and two toilets. Louis therouxs 2008 documentary behind bars features san. May 24, 2010 discover key moments from history and stories about fascinating people on the official bbc documentary channel. Louis sebastian theroux is a british documentary filmmaker and broadcaster. The court documents for david silva who was featured on. See clips from louis therouxs weird weekends and the when louis met series. Louis spends time with gangs of fighthardened young men known as area boys, who wield real power on the streets of lagos, nigeria. Yeah, im binge watching theroux at home and this is the only place i can talk about it, i apologise. Louis therouxs weird weekends season one 1998 episode. Louis theroux was born on may 20, 1970 in singapore as louis sebastian theroux.
So i got introduced to theroux by serious doco formats post 2008, with dementia, milwaukee, edge of life etc. Louis theroux weird weekends s01e10 demolition derby. Once home to the infamous charles manson, this 6,000 strong penitentiary is full of the most dangerous criminals in the us serial murderers, rapists, and paedophiles. The prison houses about 3,000 sexual predators, murderers and small time criminals. Louis theroux talks to inmates about the racial segregation in their prison. Louis theroux goes into one of america s toughest prisons, miami s megajail which has around 7,000 inmates. You might like similar programs to this, shown below. Behind bars 2008 san quentin is one of americas largest prisons. See louis taking a tour of paul daniels magic warehouse, being shown how to hypnotise a date, and training to become the next big wrestling star. Louis makes the bold move of spending time behind bars with the inmates for a.
The guards escort him, tell him what their job is all about and how the prison is subdivided while the inmates tell. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page where you can join us as a. Louis theroux strips off at sensual eating party for new. Behind bars and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Louis theroux of the beeb uploaded by bsanandaatyahoodotcom globalcooperativeforumdotnet. Louis theroux list of movies and tv shows tv guide. He went to juvenile hall at 6 years old and then youth authority at 11 for grand theft auto. The awardwinning louis theroux goes behind the bars of one of americas most notorious prisons, san quentin. 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.
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