When it comes to the United States, many people think that it is the most advanced and prosperous place in the world.
Even many people who have never been there think that this is "the freest paradise"...
I can't wait to get over right away.
But have you ever thought that even in this city called the best city in the world, "New York", there is a bad side to it?
There is an American named Wilson who spent several years filming New York in the form of a "vlog documentary".
So in it, you can see mountains of garbage piled up in the dilapidated subway;
Even in the bustling streets, there is garbage;
Strange people who go out on the street in fancy clothes, or all kinds of "human behavior confusing awards"...
and the ubiquitous homeless people, who are still everywhere even though this is New York.
John Wilson, the New York-based documentary filmmaker, picked up his camera and recorded the details of the city in an almost voyeuristic light.
His narration is full of humor and insight into everyday life.
Viewers who haven't seen it may wonder if this film was deliberately filmed for us to see...
You don't have to think so, the show is not only produced in conjunction with HBO, but also won unanimous praise from foreign audiences for its unique humor and real ridicule, with an IMDb score of 8.7.
Each episode is 30 minutes long, and each episode revolves around a specific "how-to" theme, such as "how to make a small table" or "how to paint a wall", but these topics often devolve into a broader "discussion of social phenomena".
Each episode is an exploration of reality and an exposure of the absurd.
For example, "Why is New York so dirty and messy"?
In Wilson's exploration, it turned out that in addition to the lack of funds, it was also related to the quality of some local people...
For example, many people in the local area do not know how to sort garbage, but litter, which causes a lot of trouble to the staff;
What's even worse is that there will be many weapons and knives in it, and many workers will be injured as a result;
And that's not even the worst of it!
The staff complained to him, "The most cruel thing is that there will be explosives and poisonous needles in it, and one of the staff members was injured and lay at home for a month..."
So in the end, it's not hard to imagine why there are so many places in New York that are so dirty...
Another example is the homeless problem mentioned.
The series offers a unique perspective on social issues in the United States, and he concludes by explaining that this "chaos" is happening in many American cities, where the shortage of affordable housing makes it difficult for low-income people to find stable housing, and many are homeless after losing their jobs due to the recession.
While there are a number of local welfare programs, these supports often struggle to meet the needs of all those in need, and the complexity of the process and limited resources often hinder effective assistance.
It's hard to imagine this is New York, right?
Even many people live in a house that doesn't even have windows, and that's pretty good...
In short, the United States as we think it may not be as perfect as we imagined, and it has many, many shortcomings.
This is also the commendable thing about the documentary, the advantages and disadvantages are not shy to show to the general audience...