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Louis and the Brothel
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Louis and the Brothel
February 7th, 2011
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Rating: 8.5/10 (53 votes cast)

Intrepid TV host Louis Theroux reveals the inside story of day-to-day life in one of America’s largest legal brothels. Over six weeks of a summer, Louis moved in with Lance and Susan, the brothel owners, and the working girls at the newly opened Wild Horse Resort and Spa, Reno, in the state of Nevada.

As he quickly becomes entwined in the lives of the prostitutes, Louis soon realises that it’s not only the men who are paying a price for sex.

The early enthusiasm of 19-year-old new girl Emily – who insists she’s just in it for the sex – rapidly dwindles as the days go by. Belle, who is 21 but looks 12, has become a favourite amongst the paedophiles that visit the house, and Haley, perhaps the brightest and the most complex of the working girls, struggles with alcoholism as she contemplates a life outside prostitution.

But for owners Lance and Susan, the four million dollar bordello is the realisation of a dream. The two met when Susan worked as a prostitute and Lance became one of her regular clients. They hope they’ve created a house of love, providing unsurpassed luxury and service, but also a place that offers the girls an opportunity to develop a life beyond a career in prostitution.

In Louis’s typical style, the documentary is non-judgemental, amusing and all the more revealing for its gentle prodding. What is uncovered raises questions and challenges preconceptions about the world’s oldest profession.

Louis and the Brothel, 8.5 out of 10 based on 53 ratings

19 Comments

  1. April 10, 2011 at 1:29 am | johndoe1

    I like louie but he is really a tad too uptight, maybe it’s got something to do with his being english? or a known TV personality? i don’t know but if i was making a documentary about a legal brothel resort i’d be having the time of my goddamn life

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    • December 25, 2011 at 4:32 pm | Harrry

      Something to do with being English? Whaaaa?!

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      • February 12, 2012 at 10:22 pm | guest

        Yeah lets not tarnish everyone with the same brush!

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  2. April 29, 2011 at 10:01 pm | Backlinks

    Enjoyable movie, I think watchin the brothels turn tricks is the most entertaining part.

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  3. April 29, 2011 at 10:01 pm | Backlinks

    Enjoyable movie, I think watchin the brothels turn tricks is the most entertaining part.

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  4. June 8, 2011 at 12:21 pm | Dee see

    —-Always amazing Theroux’s access—-BUT, as ever, we come away having
    seen what? —we didn’t already know?

    FACT IS Louis’s state BBC ‘demoralization ops’ in the service of the world
    EUGENICS agenda ( destruction of genuine culture, MASSIVE de-population
    –ie genocide) are getting a little transparent.

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    • December 31, 2011 at 5:33 am | saoirse

      your point is only half valid. while i get what your saying, not everyone has seen the things you have. and without people like louis theroux you wouldn’t have seen much of the things you have. im not having a go, yours was just a thought provoking comment.

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  5. June 8, 2011 at 12:21 pm | Dee see

    —-Always amazing Theroux’s access—-BUT, as ever, we come away having
    seen what? —we didn’t already know?

    FACT IS Louis’s state BBC ‘demoralization ops’ in the service of the world
    EUGENICS agenda ( destruction of genuine culture, MASSIVE de-population
    –ie genocide) are getting a little transparent.

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  6. June 8, 2011 at 9:33 pm | Dick Poopbutt

    A very even handed and enjoyable documentary. Unfortunately they are not allowed to show the second part on youtube because it features nudity. I was able to watch it in it’s entirety on putlocker. Yes the second part does make a major difference in the film.

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    • June 8, 2011 at 9:41 pm | Dick Poopbutt

      I’m sorry I meant stagevu. Here is an alternate link with the movie uncut in its entirety.

      http://stagevu.com/video/dpkulpzidgyu

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      • January 9, 2012 at 10:21 pm | Julipp

        Thank you. I really appreciate you sharing the link with us!

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    • June 8, 2011 at 9:41 pm | Dick Poopbutt

      I’m sorry I meant stagevu. Here is an alternate link with the movie uncut in its entirety.

      http://stagevu.com/video/dpkulpzidgyu

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  7. September 1, 2011 at 6:51 am | Kateee Mateee 09

    that was really hot ;)

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  8. September 1, 2011 at 6:51 am | Kateee Mateee 09

    that was really hot ;)

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  9. November 19, 2011 at 11:34 pm | redwhiteandblue

    To be fair i did not watch this documentary, i only read the description, above.

    But i am sitting here wondering how in the world did we ever survive with out Mr.Theroux?  What an enlightening subject matter! Who knew there were whore houses in Nevada of all places? The owners get rich, really?  Who knew there are  women out there ready to sell their bodies to any man willing to pay for them?  What a necessary documentary! 

    6 weeks? Usually he stays a few days, i guess it was such an important piece of journalism that he needed the extra days.

    Such a deserving subject matter! Once again thank your Mr.Theroux, what would we do with out you?

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  10. December 29, 2011 at 7:26 pm | Snaveleber

    That dude has got a great poker face

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  11. May 3, 2012 at 9:30 pm | louis

    damn youtube deleted part 2! scandalous!

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