I just watched louis therouxs african hunting holiday, i realized early on that luis had a personal aversion to the realism of hunting and his distaste was overly evident. Louis theroux s3 law and disorder in lagos video dailymotion. Even if youre not into sea urchin, you would probably dig this restaurant, theroux said, who referred to the sukibashi jiro restaurant, as featured on the netflix documentary jiro dreams of sushi. I used to be able to jump through my own leg, which was a hiphop thing in the 90s. Law and disorder is a play in four parts, the first of which is titled law and disorder in philadelphia. Louis theroux is in lagos, following the local gangs and a paramilitary task force.
In march 2006, investigative journalist louis theroux signed a deal with the bbc for him to make ten documentaries over three years. Louis therouxs weird weekends in weird weekends 19982000, theroux followed marginal, mostly american subcultures like survivalists, black nationalists, white supremacists and porn stars, often by living among or close to the people involved. For his latest documentary, louis theroux was supposed to immerse us in the world of hardcore pornography. Law and disorder in lagos bbc2, sunday, louis investigated the chaotic policing of nigerias former capital they switched. The setting was excellent, but the dialogue became extremely overly boring, sorry luis you wore out the theme of the entire documentary before you even got started. Louis theroux signs up for his most dangerous assignment patrolling the crimeridden streets of philadelphia with the local law enforcement to find out why the crime and violence in the city. Interview with dawn oporter edinburgh tv festival 2019 duration. Law and disorder in lagos full movie online 123movies. But then nervous suits at the bbc pulled the film from its 9pm slot. Bbc law and disorder in lagos by louis theroux babatunde abifarin.
Law and disorder in lagos is a 2010 british documentary film by louis theroux. Louis theroux law and disorder in lagos documentary heaven. Louis theroux investigates who wields the power on the streets of lagos in nigeria. In march 2006, theroux signed a deal with the bbc to produce ten films over the. In dark states trafficking sex, louis spends time with american women working in the citys illegal sex industry and explores the often complex dynamic between prostitute and pimp. Theroux article about theroux by the free dictionary. Louis meets oozaria, second in command to the main man mc. Louis sebastian theroux was born on the 20 th may 1970 in singapore, but is of english, french canadian, and italianamerican descent. In the fourth installment of his law and disorder series, louis goes to through lagos, nigeria, and follows the kai kick against indiscipline task force and union leader mc as well as other gang members. There he follows the governmentrun paramilitary task force kai kick against indiscipline, notorious union leader mc, and young gang members known as area boys who unofficially run. With great power comes great responsibility and oozaria does not lack either. Louis theroux the documentary maker and social commentator was in lagos, nigeria and his subject was law and disorder in lagos 1, shown on bbc2 on sunday the 10 th of october 2010.
In law and disorder in lagos, louis theroux wrestles with life in a world in which the forces of law and the forces of disorder are not always readily distinguishable and nothing is quite what it seems. When his documentaries do come round it is a true tv event for me, however i was left somewhat disappointed, wanting to be elucidated, yet outraged with his latest installment louis theroux. Nov 19, 2010 when his documentaries do come round it is a true tv event for me, however i was left somewhat disappointed, wanting to be elucidated, yet outraged with his latest installment louis theroux. Law and disorder in lagos is a 2010 british documentary film by louis theroux theroux journeys to lagos, the largest city in nigeria, to investigate the nature of law and order in the rapidly expanding city. Theroux travels with heavily armed private security contractors who fill a security vacuum left by the governments inability to provide adequate security via normal means, such as policing. His father, the american novelist and travel writer, paul theroux, met his mother, who worked for the v. Louis theroux travels to johannesburg to investigate the increasing amount of crime there. Law and disorder in lagos bbc2, sunday, louis investigated the chaotic policing of nigerias former capital they switched the capital to abuja in 1991, as all pub quiz.
Jul 23, 2018 louis theroux s3 law and disorder in lagos. In the series he takes on controversial topics and looks at the. In law and disorder in lagos, louis wrestles with life in a world in which the forces of law and the forces. Louis theroux law and disorder in philadelphia full reddit. Watch louis therouxs report on lagos on bbc two at 2100 on sunday 10 october, or find out more by clicking the link below louis theroux law and disorder in lagos. Louistheroux 16 points 17 points 18 points 2 years ago no but i do still like dancing. He later went on to film 2 more seasons, including when louis met in which he spends time with some eccentric figures from britain, as well as filming various specials all the way up to the present year. Theroux journeys to lagos, the largest city in nigeria, to investigate the nature.
Louis theroux explores lagos in nigeria, one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Louis therouxs african hunting holiday top documentary films. May 22, 2014 louis theroux conversation full 45 min. Louis questions law enforcement in lagos louis theroux. Louis theroux law and disorder in philadelphia full close. Louis older brother marcel theroux was born in kampala, so as children we sort of globe trotted. Louis sebastian theroux was born in singapore in 1970. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The city is changing so rapidly that formal structures of law and order cant keep pace with its population. Many citizens are turning to private security companies, with brutal methods, to help protect them and their property. Here are my top 10 louis theroux documentaries with short clips from each. Law and disorder in lagos want to share your views with the team. Louis theroux reveals the worst situation hes been in while. High quality louis theroux uk gifts and merchandise.
Apr 23, 2012 for his latest documentary, louis theroux was supposed to immerse us in the world of hardcore pornography. Louis theroux investigates the law and order of lagos, spending time with both the socalled area boys gang members and the. Law and disorder in lagos tweet in lagos, the former capital of nigeria, louis wrestles with life in a world in which the forces of law and the forces of disorder are not always readily distinguishable and nothing is quite what it seems. Aug 30, 2016 louis wrestles with tactics and law enforcement methods used by the commanding officer of kai troops taken from louis theroux.
In the most dangerous areas of the city, there are approaching 400 homicides a year and drug dealers on every corner. Bbc two louis theroux, law and disorder in lagos, louis at. Bbc law and disorder in lagos by louis theroux youtube. Many citizens are turning to private security companies, with brutal methods, to. Id got to know mc as part of a documentary called law and disorder in lagos, in which i was hoping to understand how power is exercised and.
Louis theroux law and disorder in lagos video dailymotion. Oct 08, 2010 watch louis theroux s report on lagos on bbc two at 2100 on sunday 10 october, or find out more by clicking the link below louis theroux law and disorder in lagos. Louis theroux reveals the worst situation hes been in while making documentaries. But his father decided to buy a family home in england, and they. Louis theroux law and disorder in lagos bbc iplayer. Law and disorder in johannesburg is a louis theroux documentary about the crime and private security situation in johannesburg, south africa. Louis theroux law and disorder in philadelphia teil 1 duration. Louis theroux the documentary maker and social commentator was in lagos, nigeria and his subject was law and disorder in lagos 1, shown on bbc2 on sunday the 10 th of october 2010 there had been announcements on the social networking forums so a good number of nigerians were ready to view programme. Produced by simon chinn a schoolfriend of therouxs and directed by john dower, the film covers theroux attempting to gain access to the secretive church of scientology. Louis theroux is such a loveable character that when we. I had set my digital video recorder to capture the hour in. In october 2015, louis theroux premiered a feature length documentary entitled my scientology movie. Louis theroux on my scientology movie, donald trump and islamism.
955 1106 997 389 378 95 1211 1418 186 1400 1606 186 535 490 1201 878 565 806 398 241 140 467 285 262 1397 1269 1507 554 215 54 344 172 1285 292 229 977 1186 251 288 215 697 480 1144 766 356 938 1221