Rocky Mountain High & North Korean Defectors

Summary 'Rocky Mountain High' - On January 1, 2014, the legalization of marijuana in the U.S. became a reality when Colorado lifted its prohibition on recreational marijuana use. David Choe looks at the impact of this ever-growing trade on the local and national economy, as businessmen and lawmakers try to capitalize on legal weed. 'North Korean Defectors' - Last season, VICE followed the journeys of North Korean defectors who risked their lives daring to escape the Hermit Kingdom. This year, we see that their hardships haven't ended; instead of being welcomed with open arms in South Korea, defectors are now faced with deep suspicion and discrimination. But in the face of largely negative perceptions, one TV show, 'Now On My Way to Meet You,' humanizes North Koreans in a humorous and appealing light. Vikram Gandhi follows the paths of the defectors and their new lives in the highly modernized South Korea.

S2.E6 ∙ Rocky Mountain High & North Korean Defectors

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Shane Smith Gianna Toboni Thomas Morton Ben Anderson

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Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Apr 24, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Vice Media

Summary 'Rocky Mountain High' - On January 1, 2014, the legalization of marijuana in the U.S. became a reality when Colorado lifted its prohibition on recreational marijuana use. David Choe looks at the impact of this ever-growing trade on the local and national economy, as businessmen and lawmakers try to capitalize on legal weed. 'North Korean Defectors' - Last season, VICE followed the journeys of North Korean defectors who risked their lives daring to escape the Hermit Kingdom. This year, we see that their hardships haven't ended; instead of being welcomed with open arms in South Korea, defectors are now faced with deep suspicion and discrimination. But in the face of largely negative perceptions, one TV show, 'Now On My Way to Meet You,' humanizes North Koreans in a humorous and appealing light. Vikram Gandhi follows the paths of the defectors and their new lives in the highly modernized South Korea.

Details

Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Apr 24, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Vice Media

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