Henry Rollins: Uncut

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Henry Rollins: Uncut
Created by Swift River Productions
Directed by Rhett Bachner, Kevin Morra, Paul J. Morra
Starring Henry Rollins
Country of origin  United States
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 4 Episodes Per Season
Production
Running time Approx. 60 minutes
Release
Original network IFC
Original release November 7, 2008
External links
Henry Rollins Uncut Website

Henry Rollins: Uncut is an American television series, which airs on the IFC in the United States.

The special event series follows musician, author, and spoken-word artist Henry Rollins as he travels to controversial locals including New Orleans,[1] Israel,[2] and South Africa.[3] At each location he shares his outspoken commentary on politics, culture, and media.

The series is filmed at various locations and is produced by Swift River Productions.

Characters

Major Characters

Name Role
Henry Rollins Host, Commentator, Interviewer

Guest Stars

Uncut from New Orleans 2008

Uncut from Israel 2007

Episodes

Season 2 (2009)

# Title Original airdate Production code
01 "Henry Rollins Uncut: New Orleans" November 7, 2008 (2008-11-07) 101
Rollins visits New Orleans three years after Hurricane Katrina. By delving into the areas not frequented by tourists, Henry uncovers the continuation of devastating problems for the residents, as well as their struggle to pick up the pieces of their lives in the face of a surge of violent crime. Featured interviews with city officials as well as Irma Thomas, the so-called "Soul Queen of New Orleons."
02 "Henry Rollins Uncut: South Africa" November 14, 2009 (2009-11-14) 102
Rollins visits the a newly liberated South Africa, only to discover a citizenry plagued with unemployment, hunger, and the everyday threat of the AIDS pandemic. He tours important locations including the jail cell that held Nelson Mandela. Narrated by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
03 "Henry Rollins Uncut: Northern Ireland" November 21, 2009 (2009-11-21) 103
Rollins travels to Northern Ireland to explore the bloody past of an area that suffered through sectarian violence for over thirty years. Interviews with individuals who played important roles in Northern Ireland during those troubled years share their thoughts on what America can do about the similar Iraqi occupation. Featured interviews include Peter Robinson, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, and civil rights activist Eamonn McCann.
04 "Henry Rollins Uncut: Israel (encore)" November 28, 2008 (2008-11-28) 104
Henry travels to Tel Aviv to tackle controversial issues and visits some of Israel's main attractions, including the Wailing Wall, the West Bank Security Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

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