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A series of VICE documentaries that explore cultures of the world through immersive journalism.

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65 Episodes

The War on Kids
第 1 集
The War on KidsKrishna Andavolu travels to a small town in California, where he meets victims of a police initiative that entraps and arrests high-school students for petty drug offenses
Takanakuy: Fist Fighting in the Andes
第 2 集
Takanakuy: Fist Fighting in the AndesIn the series premiere, host Thomas Morton travels to the Peruvian Andes, where he spars with locals in a traditional fight club. Also: a Chinese businessman who runs a secret Bitcoin mine; and how rapper Riff Raff gained 30 pounds of muscle in one month.
Stoned Moms
第 3 集
Stoned MomsHost Krishna Andavolu takes an all-American mother to Colorado, where marijuana entrepreneurs attempt to convince the mom that partaking in recreational use of the drug is no different than drinking a glass of wine.
Bare Knuckle
第 4 集
Bare KnuckleBritain's bare-knuckle boxing subculture is examined.
Corruption, Cocaine and Murder in Trinidad
第 5 集
Corruption, Cocaine and Murder in TrinidadExamining one of the consequences of income inequality in Trinidad, an oil-rich nation: an increase in gang violence and murders.
Cocaine & Crude: Mexican Drug Cartels Discover Oil
第 6 集
Cocaine & Crude: Mexican Drug Cartels Discover OilHost Suroosh Alvi travels to Mexico in order to explore the government's efforts to combat illegal oil trading.
Suicide Forest
第 7 集
Suicide ForestAn exploration of Japan's Aokigahara forest, a location that has become infamous for the multitude of suicides that occur there every year.
Darknet
第 8 集
DarknetA look at a virtual black market that allows drugs and guns to be freely bought and sold. Also: the real life Walter White; a fighting ring for prison inmates in Thailand.
A Day in Slab City
第 9 集
A Day in Slab CityHost Ernie Quintero travels to Slab City in Southern California, an area that has become home to numerous squatters who wish to live an alternative lifestyle that allows them to stay off the grid.
Gay Conversion Therapy
第 10 集
Gay Conversion TherapyGay-conversion therapy; an international art project that uses the moon as a canvas; and an MLB pitcher spends his off-season living in a van.
High Country
第 11 集
High CountryHost Brian Anderson travels to Denver, where he explores the large-scale effects of the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana.
Deportee Purgatory
第 12 集
Deportee PurgatoryA visit to a Tijuana shantytown that's a temporary home for some folks deported from the U.S. Also: former sumo wrestlers; and tech enthusiasts who are trying to merge man and machine.
The VICE Guide to Karachi
第 13 集
The VICE Guide to KarachiA tour of Karachi, Pakistan, which is considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
North Korean Labor Camps
第 14 集
North Korean Labor CampsShane Smith and Simon Ostrovsky travel to Siberia, where they meet with laborers from North Korea who are forced to work under harsh conditions with all payment being sent directly to the North Korean government.
Heimo's Arctic Refuge
第 15 集
Heimo's Arctic RefugeThomas spends ten days with a frontiersman and his wife at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where he learns how to hunt, fish, trap and make moose tacos.
The Return of the Black Death
第 16 集
The Return of the Black DeathHost Benjamin Shapiro travels to the island of Madagascar, where doctors and officials are working vehemently to contain the black plague.
A Crime Unpunished: Bangladeshi Gang Rape
第 17 集
A Crime Unpunished: Bangladeshi Gang RapeAn examination of the rape problem in Bangladesh, where Islamic law makes it difficult for men to be held accountable for the crime. Included: remarks from the police, rapists and victims.
The Sapo Diaries
第 18 集
The Sapo DiariesHost Hamilton Morris travels to the Amazon in search of a frog that allegedly has hallucinogenic effects on people.
Kings of Cannabis
第 19 集
Kings of CannabisMarijuana entrepreneurs hunt for high-quality seeds in Colombia; professional skateboarder Tony Trujillo makes Mission-style tacos; and the worst place to rent a home in the U.S. is explored.
Swansea Love Story
第 20 集
Swansea Love StoryFour young heroin addicts are interviewed and provide a raw look at the harrowing drug epidemic in Swansea, Wales. Also: the man who claims to be the inspiration behind "The Wolf of Wall Street"; how to make ribs in a back alley with chef Matty Matheson.
Big Cats of the Gulf
第 21 集
Big Cats of the GulfThe exotic pet trade is explored via young men in the Middle East who raise wild cats of prey, and post pictures of them on social media, even though it's illegal.
Krokodil Tears
第 22 集
Krokodil TearsHost Alison Severs travels to a war-torn town in Siberia, where a drug called Krokodil has turned many of its young residents into addicts.
The Vice Guide to North Korea
第 23 集
The Vice Guide to North KoreaShane Smith disguises himself as a tourist in North Korea in order to gain a rare glimpse at the isolated nation. Also: inside the world of feeder fetishes; people who take sleep medication to reverse the effects of brain damage.
The Biggest Guns Money Can Buy
第 24 集
The Biggest Guns Money Can BuyThomas goes carbo-loading with a Strongman and visits one of the largest gun shows in the United States.
The Legend of Cambo
第 25 集
The Legend of CamboThe story of a boy who fled to live in the backwoods of Alabama after his parents decided to divorce and ended up surviving alone in the wilderness for two years is chronicled.
The Millionaire Pitcher That Lives in a Van
第 26 集
The Millionaire Pitcher That Lives in a VanA visit with a major-league baseball pitcher who chooses to live in a van during the off-season.
Epicly Later'd: John Rattray
第 27 集
Epicly Later'd: John RattrayScottish skater John Rattray.
Draw on the Moon
第 28 集
Draw on the MoonA look at an international art project that uses the moon as a canvas.
Wakaliwood
第 29 集
WakaliwoodA look at the flourishing film industry in Uganda.
Female Fighters of Kurdistan
第 30 集
Female Fighters of KurdistanThomas Morton travels to Kurdistan, where he meets with guerrilla groups made up of female soldiers fighting for their nation's freedom as well as gender equality.
Thai Prison Fights
第 31 集
Thai Prison FightsVICE travels to Thailand, where prison inmates are given a literal fighting chance.
Magic: The Gathering
第 32 集
Magic: The GatheringA firsthand look at the culture surrounding Magic: The Gathering, an enormously popular card game with more than 12 million players worldwide, and the competitive tournaments that many engage in.
The Real True Detectives
第 33 集
The Real True DetectivesTwo Louisiana detectives who worked on a very disturbing case tell their tale, as Gianna Toboni investigates real events that may have inspired the popular television series "True Detective."
Arkansas: The Worst Place to Rent in America
第 34 集
Arkansas: The Worst Place to Rent in AmericaA look at the worst place to rent a home in the United States.
The Cannabis Republic of Uruguay
第 35 集
The Cannabis Republic of UruguayKrishna discusses Uruguay's legalization of marijuana with the country's president. Also: sleeping pills as a remedy for brain damage; treating PTSD with virtual reality.
Venom Superman
第 36 集
Venom SupermanA man who habitually injects himself with snake venom to achieve a euphoric high and boost his immune system is spotlighted.
Larping Saved My Life
第 37 集
Larping Saved My LifeA group of teenagers attend weekend live-action-role-playing retreats, where they are immersed in a fantasy world that allows them to live their dreams, make friends and improve their mental health.
Long Shot
第 38 集
Long ShotA profile of a Texas company that created a rifle that's capable of aiming on its own, which allows rookie shooters to hit targets farther than 1,000 yards away.
Epicly Later'd: Alex Olson
第 39 集
Epicly Later'd: Alex OlsonPro skateboarder Alex Olson sits down for an interview with his father.
Swazi Gold
第 40 集
Swazi GoldHamilton Morris travels to Africa in search of a rare strain of marijuana. Also: a firsthand look at the Gathering of the Juggalos, a unique music festival.
Boy Racer
第 41 集
Boy RacerAn investigation of the underground street-racing scene in the U.K.
Cleveland Strangler
第 42 集
Cleveland StranglerThe story of a serial killer who murdered 11 women in Cleveland between 2007 and 2009 and the city's flawed justice system.
Iceman
第 43 集
IcemanA man from Holland who has trained his mind to help him withstand extreme temperatures and improve his endurance is featured. Also: the ongoing water issues plaguing Detroit are highlighted.
The Cut That Heals
第 44 集
The Cut That HealsThe story of a woman undergoing a unique surgical procedure to reverse female circumcision is chronicled.
A Good Day to Die
第 45 集
A Good Day to DieA company in South Korea that provides people with near-death experiences to help them appreciate life in a country with the highest suicide rate in the world is spotlighted.
Samburu: Land of No Men
第 46 集
Samburu: Land of No MenMichelle De Swarte travels to a village in Kenya that is soley inhabited by women. Also: a skeptic who works to disprove paranormal sightings.
The Escobar Effect
第 47 集
The Escobar EffectA look at Pablo Escobar's enduring impact on the cocaine trade in Peru and Colombia. Also: chef Matty Matheson makes the ultimate lasagna.
Epicly Later'd : Ed Templeton
第 48 集
Epicly Later'd : Ed TempletonA profile of Ed Templeton, a California skateboarder who became a sponsored pro in 1990 and has since made a name for himself through his board company, Toy Machine, and his visual-art exhibitions.
Drunken Horse Racing
第 49 集
Drunken Horse RacingDrunken horse racing in Guatemala; a Turkish cult leader with a radical view of Islam and beauty-obsessed followers; trying on power suits in Burbank.
Epicly Later'd: Ali Boulala
第 50 集
Epicly Later'd: Ali BoulalaThe story of a Swedish skateboarder who achieved pro-circuit fame as a teen, but ultimately ended his career and the life of a friend due to his drug and alcohol addictions.
The New King of Coke
第 51 集
The New King of CokeA look at the Peruvian government's efforts to combat cocaine production. Also: Gianna Toboni gets a firsthand look at the kitchen and food at Guantanamo Bay.
Maternity Leave
第 52 集
Maternity LeaveA look at maternity-leave policies throughout the world, including an investigation into why the U.S. is one of the only countries that does not guarantee paid maternity leave.
The Mobile Love Industry
第 53 集
The Mobile Love IndustryHost Karley Sciortino meets the creators of popular matchmaking apps. Also: a look at the world of feeder fetishists.
Climbing Lebanon
第 54 集
Climbing LebanonProfessional rock climber Sam Elias travels to Lebanon, where he reunites with his extended family and scales a tremendously difficult mountain route.
Life After Food
第 55 集
Life After FoodProfiling the creator of Soylent, a powdered meal-replacement drink that some consider the diet of the future.
The Unicorn Life
第 56 集
The Unicorn LifeA profile of the leader of the U.K.'s Unicorn Movement that advocates for polyamorous relationships. Also: profiling a Ukrainian Internet celebrity who claims to be an alien.
Inhuman Kind
第 57 集
Inhuman KindAn exploration into how rapidly advancing robot technology could shape the world's future. Also: a look at the government crisis in Berlin resulting from lack of housing and the influx of refugees.
Debt Collector
第 58 集
Debt CollectorA day in the life of one of the most feared debt collectors in the U.K. is chronicled. Also: two filmmakers who are leading a cinematic revolution in Iraq are profiled.
How to Make Mission Style Tacos With Tony Trujillo
第 59 集
How to Make Mission Style Tacos With Tony TrujilloProfessional skateboarder Tony Trujillo cooks Mission-style tacos.
The Pizza King
第 60 集
The Pizza KingChronicling the life of a man who eats pizza for every meal of the day.
Sewers of Bogota
第 61 集
Sewers of BogotaPresented are interviews with young people in Bogota, Colombia who have fled underground to avoid deaths squads hired to kill them; an artist demonstrates telescopic photography; a teenager living in the Alabama wilderness is profiled.
Brainwashed By Westboro Baptist Church
第 62 集
Brainwashed By Westboro Baptist ChurchPresented is a look at the Westboro Baptist Church through interviews with current and former members, who offer insight into the thinking and ideologies that are backed by the church that has become one of the most hated groups in America.
Toxic Garbage Island
第 63 集
Toxic Garbage Island
Young and Gay in Putin's Russia
第 64 集
Young and Gay in Putin's Russia
Crime and Punishment in the Gaza Strip
第 65 集
Crime and Punishment in the Gaza Strip