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Louis and the Nazis is a documentary starring Louis Theroux, which takes us on a journey through the American white supremacist movement. Louis Theroux is a British journalist who has a penchant for investigating peculiar subcultures. This documentary is no exception to his investigative style as he explores the world of neo-Nazis and white supremacists in the United States.

The documentary initially starts with Louis gaining access to members of the American Nazi Party led by Bill White. Louis is able to gain access to their meetings and gets them to open up about their beliefs on race, religion, politics, and society. The documentary also provides insight into the training sessions that these neo-Nazis attend regularly. The film takes a deeper look into Bill White’s life, who becomes the center of this documentary, as the audience gets to see him in his element and witness the depth of his radicalization.

Louis, alongside his camera crew, travels to other parts of the US, interacting with different white supremacist groups. After the American Nazi Party, Louis meets the family of April Gaede, a well-known white nationalist. April Gaede and her twin daughters, Lamb and Lynx, have started their own school of thought and want to create a separate white homeland. The documentary follows Louis as he spends time with the Gaede family, sharing their thoughts on everything from immigration to inter-racial marriages.

Louis takes his curiosity further and tries to understand what drives people to become Nazis. He interviews a former neo-Nazi who is now an anti-racist activist, helping people to leave their white supremacist groups. Through this interview, the audience gets to see the tactics used by these groups to brainwash vulnerable people into joining their cause.

Louis also interviews people who have been affected by the actions of neo-Nazis. The documentary spends time with a family whose son was murdered by a white supremacist gang. Louis showcases the aftermath of such hate crimes on the community at large.

Throughout the documentary, Louis questions the beliefs of the neo-Nazis and white supremacists, trying to understand their perspective. Although he doesn't agree with their beliefs, Louis doesn’t belittle them or dismiss their views. Instead, he listens, tries to understand their thinking even though their thinking is flawed.

The documentary captures the rawness of the neo-Nazi movement and gives the audience a glimpse into this fringe subculture. Louis Theroux’s ability to gain access to people who are part of this movement is commendable. He is respectful towards the beliefs, opinions, and philosophy of people that most of the world deems unacceptable. The documentary is not one-sided, and it doesn’t glorify the white supremacist groups. The film is an objective look into the minds and lives of the people who have an extreme set of beliefs.

Overall, Louis and the Nazis is a well-crafted documentary that takes the audience on a journey through the white supremacist movement in America. Louis Theroux’s access to the people in the white nationalist movement provides a unique opportunity for the audience to catch a glimpse of this hidden world. The film tries to bring attention to the dangerous effects of radicalization and how it can destroy lives. The documentary is a sobering reflection that shows how these beliefs are based on hatred and intolerance. It’s an eye-opener for people who may not have realized the existence of such extremist groups who still hold onto the idea of a pure Aryan race.