Law and Disorder in Johannesburg

Law and Disorder in Johannesburg follows documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux as he travels to a place that has been described as one of the most dangerous cities on the planet.

Johannesburg, South Africa, has one of the highest murder rates in the world, and cases of sexual assault are at an almost unprecedented level. Theroux interviews individuals on both sides of the divide between the law and the population, listening to the fears and concerns of each.

The film offers a brutally honest look at a world where private security is considered more trustworthy than the police force, where racial tensions continue to colour interactions between civilians and authorities, and where people are determined to make a living in one of the most dangerous cities in the world.