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.
Contents
Characters
Major Characters
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Henry Rollins | Host, Commentator, Interviewer |
Guest Stars
Uncut from New Orleans 2008
- James Ackerson
- James Bernazani
- Frankie Brennan
- Lavina Crawford-Browne
- Kenny Diomo
- Carlton Dufrechou
- Gayle Evans Durel
- Sir Reg Empey
- Willie Frazier
- Asharaf Grimwood
- Thulani Mabaso
- Eamonn McCann
- Anthony McIntyre
- Mitchel McLaughlin
- Africa Moni
- Kevin Ned-Murphy
- Dizu Plaatjies
- Dawn Purvis
- John Quinn
- Peter Robinson
- Bill Rolston
- Faiza Steyn
- Cecile Tebo
- Irma Thomas
- Desmond Tutu
- Virginia Zweiganthal
Uncut from Israel 2007
Episodes
Season 2 (2009)
| # | Title | Original airdate | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Henry Rollins Uncut: New Orleans" | November 7, 2008 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. | |||
