Vice

About Vice

The groundbreaking HBO TV series 'Vice' premiered on April 5, 2013. This American documentary series provides an in-depth look at varying global issues, spanning across multiple genres such as politics, arts, and the environment. Produced by Vice Media and HBO, the premise revolves around using immersion journalism to showcase seldom-seen facets of the world.

Making / Production

'Vice' was founded by Shane Smith and Suroosh Alvi, who serve as executive producers. It was spawned out of the Vice magazine. The production relies on its unique style of raw, immersive journalism. Each episode has approximately 30 minutes, with multiple features per episode. The journalistic style takes on a first-person perspective, providing an intimate view of the issue at hand.

Actors

• Shane Smith - A founder of Vice and the main correspondent, Smith's candid presentation showcases his passion for uncovering the truth.
• Thomas Morton - Serving as correspondent, Morton provides a unique perspective on the various issues he covers, offering thorough insights and expert commentary.
• Gianna Toboni - A correspondent who consistently offers compelling narratives, showcasing her natural journalistic drive in her segment features.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was originally intended to focus solely on cultural stories. However, it soon expanded to include more widespread global concerns.
• 'Vice' often tackles controversial and taboo subjects, not shying away from delivering hard-hitting truths.
• The presenters and journalists often immerse themselves in the environments they are reporting on, providing a firsthand account of the situations they cover.

Awards

The impact and quality of journalism on 'Vice' led to its recognition with several Emmy nominations. The series won an Emmy for Outstanding Informational Series or Special in 2014, and again in 2016.

Quotes

• "War is hell, but it's also a lot of other things - maddening, surreal, and above all, a lesson about humanity." - Shane Smith
• "Behind every statistic, there's a story." - Gianna Toboni
• "We're not here to be the bearers of bad news, we're here to be the bearers of reality." - Thomas Morton

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme of the series, stylized to match its raw, gripping tone, is "Hate or Glory" by German electronic music producer Gesaffelstein.
• Throughout its run, 'Vice' featured a diverse array of music, lending to the international perspectives and immersive environments it captures.