Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis

Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis

Directed by Stuart Cabb

Produced by BBC

200380 min7.2 / 10

A deeply uncomfortable documentary immersion into the world of American neo-Nazism, where Theroux's observational approach creates an unsettling intimacy with extremism.

Louis Theroux travels to California to meet the man dubbed "the most dangerous racist in America"; Tom Metzger. Louis meets him, his family and his publicity manager as well as following him to skinhead rallies and on a visit to Mexico.

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  • Does Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Louis Theroux: Louis and the Nazis sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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