Ep 5. Narco Cinema, Apartheid Town, The Sewers Of Bogota, Korean Boy Bands
- December 27, 2010
The Vice Guide to Everything takes viewers on a ride through the worlds of Narco Cinema, Apartheid Town, The Sewers Of Bogota, and Korean Boy Bands in its fifth episode of the first season.
In Narco Cinema, correspondent Ryan Duffy takes a deep dive into the unique genre of film that is popular in Mexico. Narco Cinema is a category of movies that glorify drug dealers and their lavish lifestyles. Duffy speaks with the filmmakers, actors, and fans of Narco Cinema to learn more about this phenomenon.
Next, correspondent Thomas Morton travels to South Africa to visit a place called Apartheid Town. This is a neighborhood where whites and blacks still live in separate areas, mimicking the policies of the former apartheid government. While the government officially ended apartheid in 1994, many areas still remain segregated, and Apartheid Town is a stark reminder of this reality. Morton speaks with residents of Apartheid Town and learns about their experiences living in this divided community.
The Sewers Of Bogota is the next stop on this episode's journey, as correspondent Shane Smith crawls down into the underground tunnels of the Colombian capital. The sewers are home to thousands of people who have been displaced from their homes due to conflict and poverty. Smith speaks with residents of the sewers, as well as the government officials who are working to improve their living conditions.
Finally, correspondent Thomas Morton heads to Seoul, South Korea to investigate the world of Korean boy bands. These groups are immensely popular not just in South Korea, but throughout Asia. Morton interviews members of various boy bands to learn more about their lives, their training and performance routines, and the intense pressure they face as performers.
Each of these segments offers a unique view into a very different world. From the glamorous lifestyles of drug lords to the underground sewers of a major city, The Vice Guide to Everything season 1 episode 5 takes viewers on a ride around the globe.
