World of Jenks

Seasons

2010

8.1

'World of Jenks' is an exciting new documentary series that showcases the lives of inspirational young people from all corners of the U.S. Documentary filmmaker Andrew Jenks moves in with a different stranger each episode to experience a week in their life.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Heaven and Hell

Jenks lives with previously convicted rapper, Maino, and experiences the life of a hip hop artist on the rise.

S1 • E2

Can't Make Me Be

Andrew spends a week with adolescent Chad, trying to understand his condition, serious autism, and how it affects him and his devoted parents. After observing him at school and with friends, Andrew takes Chad on drives, bonding. New York proves far too busy given his hypersensitivity, but Coney Island gets Andrew accepted like a big brother, so they both expect to miss each-other when it's time to part.

S1 • E3

Street Queen

Jenks spends an eye-opening week on the streets of San Francisco with Danielle, a homeless young adult, who feels that this life is better than the one she left behind.

S1 • E4

Fifty Fists

Jenks moves in with Anthony, a mixed martial arts fighter with a tragic family past, as he prepares for the battle that could either make or end his career in the WEC.

S1 • E5

Freedom's Flight

Exposing a never before seen side of Miami, Jenks documents Brogan, a 23-year-old animal rescuer who puts her life at risk to expose illegal horse slaughter activity.

S1 • E6

The Takeover

Jenks follows Nick, a champion poker player as he travels to London, New York City, and to Las Vegas for the Word Series of poker - only to learn that his life has much higher stakes than million-dollar card hands.

S1 • E7

Road Warrior

While out on tour with Sierra from rock band VersaEmerge, Jenks learns that life on the road can be a dream come true, but it doesn't come without a price.

S1 • E8

Me and My Surfboard

Jenks hits the California coastline to live with surfer, Anastasia, as she prepares for the US Open. An outsider on the pro-circuit, Jenks learns that there is more to Anastasia than her bad-girl reputation.

S1 • E9

Hail Mary

Jenks moves in with Jessi, an NFL cheerleader who recently moved to Nashville after walking away from a flourishing dance career in Los Angeles to pursue a more righteous lifestyle.

S1 • E10

Searching for VV Brown

Jenks travels to LA, Miami, and New York with British sensation, VV Brown, as she attempts to break into the highly competitive U.S. music scene with her unique brand of pop.

S1 • E11

Froot Loops for Dinner

During a week in the Big Apple, Jenks moves in with rising comedy talent, Dan St. Germain, as he prepares for the biggest and most important stand-up show of his career.

S1 • E12

Black and Gold

In this one-hour season finale, Jenks heads to Abeline, Texas and lives with high school football star, Herschel, as he prepares not only for his senior season, but also the release of his mother from prison.

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Cast

Andrew Jenks

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Kate Berlant

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Anastasia Ashley

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Dan St. Germain

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Maino

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V.V. Brown

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