S01E04: Head for the Hills | Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends

Duration: 49'20''

Synopsis

In Idaho, Louis meets right-wing patriots and militia enthusiasts who are preparing for what they believe is inevitable global catastrophe.

Further Information

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