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Title: Gotta Get Theroux This: My life & strange times in television
Author: THEROUX LOUIS
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 29/09/2020
Imprint: PAN BOOKS
Price: $19.00
Publishing status: Active
In 1994 fledgling journalist Louis Theroux was given a one-off gig on Michael Moore's <i>TV Nation</i>, presenting a segment on apocalyptic religious sects. Gawky, socially awkward and totally unqualified, his first reaction to this exciting opportunity was panic. But he'd always been drawn to off-beat characters, so maybe his enthusiasm would carry the day. Or, you know, maybe it wouldn't …
In his book, Louis takes the reader on a joyous journey through his life and unexpectedly successful career. Nervously accepting the BBC's offer of his own series, he went on to create an award-winning documentary style that has seen him immersed in worlds as diverse as racist US militias and secretive pro-wrestlers, the violent gangs of Johannesburg and extreme drinkers in London. Arguably his biggest challenge was corralling celebrities in his <i>When Louis Met</i> series, with Jimmy Savile proving most elusive. Blindsided when the revelations about Savile came to light, Louis was to reflect again on the nature of evil he had spent decades uncovering.
Filled with wry observation, larger-than-life characters, and self-deprecating humour, this is Louis at his insightful and honest best.
ISBN: 9781509880393
Weight: 300gr
Dimension: 198mm X 129mm
Pages: 416