Eddie Huang’s new documentary, “Vice Is Broke,” premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Thursday, offering a dual perspective on Vice Media. Huang, the chef, author, and former host of Vice’s “Huang’s World,” used the film to both commend Vice’s pioneering journalism and critique its ethical lapses leading to its bankruptcy. Huang, who financed the documentary with his own $380,000, claims Vice’s legal team is challenging the film and that co-founder Shane Smith refused an interview, leading to tensions.
In the film, Huang examines Vice’s rise from a provocative magazine to a global media powerhouse and its eventual decline. He also scrutinizes the role of Gavin McInnes, another co-founder whose far-right views influenced Vice’s content. Huang expressed disappointment over Vice’s downfall, reflecting on its impact on young creatives and questioning the ethical implications of its controversial coverage.
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