Louis Theroux: The City Addicted to Crystal Meth

Louis Theroux: The City Addicted to Crystal Meth

Directed by Geoffrey O'Connor

Produced by BBC

201060 min6.9 / 10

A sobering documentary investigation into crystal meth addiction's devastating impact on a California community, balancing journalistic inquiry with empathetic engagement with affected individuals.

Join Louis Theroux as he investigates the affect crystal meth addiction is having on the local community of Fresno in California's Central Valley.

Questions people ask

  • Is Louis Theroux: The City Addicted to Crystal Meth sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Louis Theroux: The City Addicted to Crystal Meth violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Louis Theroux: The City Addicted to Crystal Meth end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Louis Theroux: The City Addicted to Crystal Meth easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Louis Theroux: The City Addicted to Crystal Meth scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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73/ 100

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity68

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Surprise86

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Love65

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