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Louis Theroux regrets how he addressed trans inmate while filming documentary

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Louis Theroux regrets his interactions with a transgender prisoner during the filming of his documentary Life Behind Bars. The episode, which first aired in 2008, saw Louis head to North Carolina to spend two weeks with the inmates of San Quentin State Prison.

During his investigation into the over-population of the jail, and how it affects those who are currently residing there, Louis is introduced to Deborah, who started transition after arriving in the prison.

But fast forward 12 years, and he’s said that he would’ve been more considerate of how to address her now. ‘There’s moments where because of the nature of sensitivities now, and how much more educated we are, the conversation would take place in a different way,’ he told.

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