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Season 1 – VICE

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A fearless, raw approach to storytelling is the trademark of "VICE," a groundbreaking newsmagazine series that tackles global issues often overlooked by traditional media. From anti-government rebellions, to hotbeds of terrorist activity, to conflict and corruption, "VICE" uses an engrossing documentary style to bring unique perspective to events shaping the future. The series takes its name from a youth media company operating in more than 34 countries. Its founder, Shane Smith, is the host and chief on-air correspondent of "VICE," joined by a network of reporters including VICE co-founder Suroosh Alvi, documentary filmmaker and author Ben Anderson, Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist Fazeelat Aslam, and Iranian photojournalist and filmmaker Gelareh Kiazand.
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VICE — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Vice's storytelling reporting style seeks to examine the macro through the micro, though its shock jock approach occasionally overshadows its subjects.

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Tirdad Derakhshani Philadelphia Inquirer 03/13/2020
It's graphic - disturbingly and, some would say, unnecessarily, so... But it's also intelligent and enlightening. Go to Full Review Maureen Ryan HuffPost 05/31/2018
Truly, I get what "Vice" is trying to do, and while the desire to shed light on world issues is laudable, and some of the show even works, the sloppiness of the execution and the egocentric nature of the beast can be pretty damned hard to take. Go to Full Review Hank Stuever Washington Post 05/31/2018
This is broadcast journalism for those who have not typically paid attention to foreign news and aren't at all squeamish about seeing footage of war carnage that other networks might edit out as a matter of taste. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 03/13/2020
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08/30/2016 Vice is really in depth investigative reality/documentary t.v. series. Holds attention while showing aspects of the world normally unseen. It also appears to be unbiased in its approach to inform. See more 05/31/2015 VICE brings their take on neo-gonzo journalism that has gained popularity and notoriety over the last several years through their website and their VICE and VICE News YouTube presence to HBO, and knocks it out of the park. Going places few would venture and discussing topics many willfully avoid, VICE is a breath of fresh air in today's world of the overly-sensitive 24-hour news networks, which too often prioritize sensationalized headlines and an 'establishment' bias over honest reporting, See more Read all reviews
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Shane Smith

Host

Bill Maher

Executive Producer

Shane Smith

Executive Producer

Eddy Moretti

Executive Producer

Fareed Zakaria

Consulting Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 5, 2013 Killer Kids The cycle of violence in the island nation of the Philippines; the Taliban manipulates children into committing suicide bombings. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 12, 2013 Bad Borders A South Korean pastor runs a modern-day underground railroad to move North Korean defectors from China to freedom; Kashmir's line of control separates India from Pakistan. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 19, 2013 Guns & Ammo Students at the New Life Baptist Church & Academy in Albuquerque, N.M. are taught gun drills and tactics to disarm attackers; toxic military waste is left behind in Iraq. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 26, 2013 Love & Rockets Chinese bachelors seek the help of a professional matchmaker to find love; youth in Greece and Spain respond to the current financial crisis. Details Episode 5 Aired May 3, 2013 Winners & Losers The stories of young FLDS men who have been thrown out of their homes; parents send their daughters to rural fattening camps in Mauritania; examining wealth and poverty in Mumbai. Details Episode 6 Aired May 10, 2013 Corruption A real-estate boom in China leaves unoccupied skyscrapers and abandoned construction sites; revolutionaries protest elected leader Mohamed Morsi in Egypt. Details Episode 7 Aired May 17, 2013 Addiction A clinic in Malang promises cures for ailments through tobacco and smoking; a heroin addict travels to Mexico to obtain a controversial treatment. Details Episode 8 Aired May 31, 2013 Fighting Chances A popular sport in Senegal combines wrestling with pre-fight rituals and dances; investigating the effects of climate change and rising sea levels. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 7, 2013 Gangs & Oil Gang violence in Chicago; oil piracy in Nigeria. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 14, 2013 The Hermit Kingdom A history making trip to North Korea to play hoops and meet with supreme leader Kim Jong-un. Details

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VICE — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Bill Maher, Shane Smith, Eddy Moretti
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
News, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 5, 2013