Louis Theroux: Behind Bars
- TV Movie
- 2008
- 1h
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7.7/10
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For two weeks, Theroux visits the San Quentin State Prison.For two weeks, Theroux visits the San Quentin State Prison.For two weeks, Theroux visits the San Quentin State Prison.
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An Interesting Glimpse into the Lives of Inmates
Louis Theroux: Behind Bars is a documentary that takes viewers inside the walls of San Quentin State Prison, one of the most notorious prisons in the United States. Through interviews with inmates and staff, Louis Theroux explores the harsh realities of life behind bars.
The documentary is compelling, offering a raw and unfiltered look at the prison system and the people who inhabit it. Theroux's approach is both empathetic and inquisitive, allowing the inmates to share their stories in their own words. It's fascinating to hear the different perspectives on life in prison, from the hardened criminals to those who are just trying to survive their sentences.
While the documentary provides valuable insights, it doesn't delve as deeply into the systemic issues of the prison system as I would have liked. It's more focused on individual stories rather than the broader context. Nonetheless, it's a solid documentary that offers an intriguing look at a world that most of us will never experience firsthand. I give it a 6/10 for its candid portrayal of prison life, though it could have been more comprehensive.
The documentary is compelling, offering a raw and unfiltered look at the prison system and the people who inhabit it. Theroux's approach is both empathetic and inquisitive, allowing the inmates to share their stories in their own words. It's fascinating to hear the different perspectives on life in prison, from the hardened criminals to those who are just trying to survive their sentences.
While the documentary provides valuable insights, it doesn't delve as deeply into the systemic issues of the prison system as I would have liked. It's more focused on individual stories rather than the broader context. Nonetheless, it's a solid documentary that offers an intriguing look at a world that most of us will never experience firsthand. I give it a 6/10 for its candid portrayal of prison life, though it could have been more comprehensive.
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- Луи Теру: Две недели в тюрьме Сан-Квентин
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