real-world solutions, and more. "Those interests are not always or necessarily in alignment. always in their cells and they are only allowed out twice a week. His ability to shape everything from t, If innocence has a face then surely it is that of three-year-old Madeleine McCann, who in May 2007 went missing from her family holiday home. Many will drop out and receive prison sentences, but for a handful this will be their second chance at life. to your comment. 'active' : ''"> How. You could say that by putting a geeky guy in glasses in one of the most volatile cells in a Miami jail is kind of chumming the waters and done in a certain way could seem like sensationalism. Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail is a British television documentary film presented by and featuring Louis Theroux.It is in two parts, with part one initially shown on 22 May 2011 and part two shown on 29 May 2011. I found myself rooting for Shaw as well. the inmates. Newest first, -1) ? "[6] Liam Tucker of TV Pixie said, "it's must-watch, even if it's soul-destroying. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. http://www.dc.state.fl.us/activeinmates/detail.asp?Bookmark=2&From=list&SessionID=257163039Apparently, he's serving a life sentence. 'active' : ''">

This collection of testimonials from criminal offenders, family members, and experts on America’s criminal justice system puts a human face on the millions of Americans subjugated by the US Government’s 40 year, one trillion dollar social catastrophe: The War on Drugs; a failed policy underscored by fear, politi, Louis Theroux concludes his exploration into Miami Mega-jail, one of America's largest and most violent of jails, a holding pen for almost 6000 un-convicted inmates.Louis goes deeper into the jail system, meeting an alleged triple murderer facing a possible death sentence.He also follows a group of forty or so younger inmates who have escaped prison by pleading guilty and agreeing to attend a fo, Love behind bars with some of the most dangerous criminals on earth. ", Perhaps the geek badge is something he's not so uncomfortable with after all. ... Louis Theroux meets the inmates locked up in Miami's mega jail. [4], Theroux travelled from the United Kingdom to Miami, Florida, to meet the inmates. the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Louis Theroux is a British reporter who creates controversial documentaries. Please

Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail is a British television documentary film presented by and featuring Louis Theroux. "What they forget is that the shows are collaborations. Want to discuss real-world problems, be involved in the most engaging discussions and hear from the journalists? Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? "[2] They fight each other for food, for status and often just to pass the endless hours of confinement. Louis Theroux concludes his exploration into Miami Mega-jail, one of America's largest and most violent of jails, a holding pen for almost 6000 un-convicted inmates.Louis goes deeper into the jail system, meeting an alleged triple murderer facing a possible death sentence.He also follows a group of forty or so younger inmates who have escaped prison by pleading guilty and agreeing to attend a fo Vinney Green Secure Unit locks up some of the youngest and the most troubled; the kids no one else can manage – whether they are a danger to each other, or a danger to themselves. I'm not especially tech savvy," he says, and then accidentally knocks his coffee over, just like a geek. He gained permission for filming in all areas of the jail buildings, including cells occupied by inmates. He didn't have a chance. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Drinking To Oblivion sees Louis Theroux set about spending some time in the world of extreme drinkers, getting to know people who consume alcohol not just to excess but to the point of total oblivion... Childhood 2.0 isn't a typical tech documentary warning you of all the dangers that lurk behind social media these days (shots fired at Netflix :P). The gawky Englishman in a checked shirt seemed to fascinate the killers and give comfort to the fearful among an inmate population of 6,000, some of whom had not even been charged. [10], Miami Dade Rehabilitation Department organisation, "Sarah Palin's Alaska, Discovery Real Time/ Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail, BBC Two", "BBC Journalist Locked in Miami "Mega Jail" (for Documentary)", "TV review: Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail; Sarah Palin's Alaska", "Louis Theroux – Miami Mega Jail Review: Fight Club", "TV review: Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail", "Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail was fascinating and brave", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Louis_Theroux:_Miami_Mega_Jail&oldid=957501958, Documentary films about incarceration in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 May 2020, at 05:07. I was thinking that I felt super bad for him, but letting him out is your answer? Incisive interviews with. It's sobering to think that Theroux, 41, is a veteran now, having been on the BBC for 13 years. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to

But instead of the documentary part, The Land of the Free punishes or imprisons more of its citizens than any other nation. Watch all your favourite ABC programs on ABC iview. "I didn't get into this to be successful.