Louis Theroux: Drinking to Oblivion

Louis Theroux: Drinking to Oblivion

2016 · 60 min · EN · 7.2 (29 votes)
Dir. Tom Barrow · Starring Louis Theroux
DocumentaryTV Movie

Louis spends time at King's College Hospital in London where he immerses himself in the lives of patients in the grips of alcohol addiction and the medical staff trying to make them better.

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This documentary offers a raw, intimate look at the devastating impact of alcoholism. It's a deeply human and often heartbreaking exploration of struggle, resilience, and the fragile hope for recovery, presented with Theroux's signature empathy.

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