Louis Theroux: Take My Baby

In this documentary, Louis Theroux travels to California, known as the adoption capital of the United States. The film investigates the private adoption process, highlighting how agencies, facilitators, and lawyers profit significantly from newborn adoptions. With a focus on the multimillion dollar industry, it raises questions about the ethics and implications of such a system.

Theroux's approach combines investigative journalism with personal storytelling, as he interacts with various stakeholders involved in the adoption process. The film provides a critical look at how the high costs associated with adoption can affect families looking to adopt. This documentary is a compelling entry in Theroux's body of work, characterized by his signature style of deep inquiry and engagement with complex social issues.