Vice Investigates
From the award-winning producers and correspondents at VICE News, Investigations by VICE features stories told through a distinct reporting lens, immersive narratives and fresh perspectives on the important -- and sometimes controversial -- issues defining today’s culture.
- 2019-2020
- 1 season
- Hulu
- Documentary
From the award-winning producers and correspondents at VICE News, Investigations by VICE features stories told through a distinct reporting lens, immersive narratives and fresh perspectives on the important -- and sometimes controversial -- issues defining today’s culture.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
Russia's War on Hip-Hop
Fri, Nov 1, 2019 56 mins
Hip-hop has taken Russia by storm, quickly becoming one of the most popular genres among young people. But the Kremlin claims hip-hop artists are encouraging drug use, violence, and other social ills, and now their concerts are being cancelled. Emmy award-winning VICE News correspondent Alzo Slade embeds with Russia's most controversial musicians to explore artistic freedom under Putin's governance and examines the intersection of culture and politics though this new cultural phenomena.
Episode 2
A Middle East Divided
Fri, Nov 1, 2019 54 mins
Authoritarianism on the rise and rapidly escalating tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Episode 3
Amazon on Fire
Fri, Nov 1, 2019 46 mins
VICE investigates the fires burning in the Amazon and their root causes: rising deforestation, criminal activities and the politicians giving them free reign.
Episode 4
K-POP Machine
Fri, Dec 6, 2019 52 mins
VICE goes inside the K-pop industry to explore the dissonance between fantasy and reality.
Episode 5
Disgrace
Fri, Jan 3, 2020 57 mins
What happens to the accused and the community after public allegations of sexual misconduct?
Episode 6
Anti-Vaxx Fever
Fri, Feb 7, 2020 54 mins
Measles was once a disease of the past but now, historic outbreaks across the US are being blamed on rising anti-vaccination sentiment. Vice News' Krishna Andavolu investigates how and why this increasingly coordinated movement is gaining ground.
Episode 7
Defending Champions
Fri, Mar 6, 2020 57 mins
Sports have historically been organized into two strict categories: male and female. But what about those who challenge the binary?
Episode 8
Gun Culture 2.0
Fri, Apr 3, 2020 50 mins
Gun ownership has always been a part of American life. But in recent years, more Americans say they have their guns not for traditional reasons, like hunting, but for personal security. From armed self-defense courses out on the range, to YouTube creators who break down gruesome scenes of real-life violence for an audience of millions, VICE Investigates takes a deep look at this new breed of gun enthusiast. And it reveals how they've quietly been getting their way: in many states, despite a nationwide push for gun control, it's only getting easier to own, carry, and even use a firearm.
