Vice Is Broke

About This Movie

Vice Is Broke really digs into a fascinating and tumultuous chapter of digital media history. Directed by Eddie Huang, it captures the rise and fall of this once-mighty news outlet like a slow-motion car crash. The pacing feels deliberate, almost meditative, as it methodically explores the hype, the ambition, and ultimately, the hubris that led to its bankruptcy. The atmosphere is thick with a sense of impending doom, layered with candid interviews and archival footage that give it a raw, unvarnished feel. Huang's lens is critical yet empathetic, making you ponder the larger themes of ambition and accountability in the digital age. It’s distinct in its approach, neither glorifying nor demonizing its subjects, just presenting the facts and letting you form your own opinions.

Examines the intersection of media and capitalism.Features a mix of interviews and archival footage.Highlights the chaotic landscape of modern journalism.