Shane Smith
Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin
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Surreal Encounters in North Korea
This chapter explores the stark contrast between the expectations and the bizarre reality of visiting North Korea, filled with state-controlled surveillance and propaganda spectacles. It recounts harrowing experiences filming in restricted areas, interactions with locals, and the extreme living conditions faced by residents. The narrative captures both the oppressive atmosphere and unexpected human moments, such as a peculiar basketball game featuring the Harlem Globetrotters, providing a multifaceted perspective on life under a totalitarian regime.
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