Louis Theroux praised for TV return in ‘masterpiece’ documentary
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What critics are saying about Louis Theroux’s TV return
- Louis Theroux's new documentary The Settlers revisits the Israeli settlers in the Palestinian West Bank 14 years after his initial film, Ultra Zionists.
- The film examines the settlers' perspective, including their denial of Palestine's existence as a nation, alongside the experiences of Palestinians living under occupation.
- Theroux's gentle interviewing style allows his subjects to speak freely, revealing their worldviews, even those considered extreme.
- Critics have praised Theroux's approach, highlighting his ability to challenge extremist viewpoints without directly confronting them.
- The Settlers has been lauded as a masterful work, showcasing Theroux's signature interviewing style in a serious and potentially dangerous context.