Viewers of Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America are concerned that the first chapter of his new BBC Two documentary series might expand American nationalist Nick Fuentes’ following.
Episode one, titled Extreme And Online, saw the documentary maker meet the young and highly inflammatory figures of the latest incarnation of the American far right, a political movement born out of the internet but making its presence felt in the real world.
Fuentes, who revealed he’d like to become President of the United States, was among the people Louis interviewed and didn’t attempt to hide his hateful views.
When Louis asked Fuentes whether he thinks that America should be ‘majority white’, Nick responded: ‘Yes, yes.’
When pressed on his thoughts about interracial relationships, he said: ‘It’s not a value that I have that that’s a good thing or even necessarily something that’s appropriate.’
He continued: ‘It’s not a white nationalist thing or a hateful thing…’
Speaking about gay marriage and relationships, Nicholas added: ‘I think it’s gross what goes on there and no, I don’t think they should be doing it.’
Taking to social media after the one-hour episode had aired, many expressed their fear that the focus on Fuentes could add
‘I feel that by doing a documentary on this idiot Nick Fuentes, Louis Theroux may be expanding the man’s stupid following,’ one wrote.
Echoing a similar sentiment, another penned: ‘Mixed feelings about the latest Louis Theroux doc. I’m just not sure his “give them enough rope” approach is effective against bigotry anymore.
‘These people aren’t hiding their views and a documentary gives them a platform to reach more people who might agree.’
‘I feel that by doing a documentary on this idiot Nick Fuentes, Louis Theroux may be expanding the man’s stupid following,’ a third added.
‘Fuentes just hit his biggest platform the BBC.’
Louis’s documentary has two more episodes set to air, one on the porn industry in the wake of #MeToo, and the other on Florida’s multi-million-dollar rap scene.
‘Louis spends time with a number of artists achieving success through self-promotion on social media – from those playing out fierce rivalries online, to those live-streaming their often violent and chaotic lifestyles,’ a synopsis for Rap’s New Front Line reads.
‘Whilst drawing in an ever-growing fanbase attracted to its unvarnished portrayal of real-life struggles and hardship, this content has also drawn the attention of the authorities, who see it as evidence of criminals indulging in “illegal gang activity”.
‘Louis meets those at different stages of their quest to become the latest rap superstar, from those who have risen fast to those who have fallen hard.’
Louis Theroux’s Hidden America continues on Sunday at 9pm on BBC Two.
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