Vox Borders (2017) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Vox Borders online in HD.
Vox Borders — Storyline
Reporting from six borders around the world, Emmy-nominated journalist Johnny Harris investigates the human stories behind the lines on a map in a new series for Vox.com.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Johnny Harris
- Starring: Johnny Harris
Vox Borders — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2017-10-17 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | YouTube |
| Status | Canceled |
| Rating | 7.3/10 (3 votes) |
Vox Borders — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Divided island: How Haiti and the DR became two worlds (2017-10-17) — Haiti and the Dominican Republic may share the same island, but there's a surprising amount of inequality between the two neighbors. If you're born in Haiti, you're over two times
- E2: It's time to draw borders on the Arctic Ocean (2017-10-24) — The ice in the Arctic is disappearing. Melting Arctic ice means new economic opportunities: trade routes in the Arctic ocean, and access to natural resources. Because of this, the
- E3: Inside North Korea's bubble in Japan (2017-10-31) — For this episode I found myself embedded with a small community in Japan. They were born there, they speak the language. But they're not Japanese citizens, or even ethnically Japan
- E4: How the US outsourced border security to Mexico (2017-11-21) — For the first time ever in 2014, the U.S. recorded more undocumented migrants from Central America than from Mexico. In particular, 52,000 unaccompanied children were detained betw
- E5: Building a border at 4,600 meters (2017-11-28) — For thousands of years, humans have drawn lines on the earth, dividing the planet into nations. But there are some parts of the world that no empire, nation or state has been able
- E6: Europe’s most fortified border is in Africa (2017-12-05) — The sixth episode deals with a border between Morocco and Spain. The journey to asylum is never easy. And perhaps no one knows this better than would-be African migrants to the Eur
Season 2
- E1: How 156 years of British rule shaped Hong Kong (2018-07-18) — Even though Britain gave Hong Kong back to China 21 years ago, today when you walk around the city you can see British fingerprints everywhere. From statues of Queen Victoria to do
- E2: China is erasing its border with Hong Kong (2018-07-25) — When Britain handed Hong Kong back to China in 1997, Chinese leaders agreed that Hong Kong would be able to keep its economic and political systems, including some of the civil fre
- E3: How feng shui shaped Hong Kong's skyline (2018-08-01) — Hong Kong’s famous skyline is known for its colorful lights and modern buildings, but a closer look reveals some unique designs inspired by feng shui. Like the gaping holes in the
- E4: The decline of Hong Kong's iconic neon glow (2018-08-08) — Master Wu started making neon signs in the ’80s and has been filling Hong Kong’s streets with bright neon signs ever since. But recently, Master Wu has seen his business slow down
- E5: Inside Hong Kong’s cage homes (2018-08-15) — Hong Kong is the most expensive housing market in the world. It has been ranked as the least affordable housing market on Earth for eight years in a row, and the price per square f
Season 3
- E1: Why Colombia has taken in 1 million Venezuelans (2018-11-27) — Colombia is currently dealing with a massive wave of refugees coming from Venezuela. Venezuelans are fleeing their home because of a severe economic crisis under President Nicolas
- E2: How this drug lord created a hippo problem in Colombia (2018-12-04) — Drug lord Pablo Escobar smuggled four hippos into his own personal zoo during the 1980’s. But wild hippos are usually only native to Africa and their escape after Escobar’s death h
- E3: Why Shakira loves this African beat (2018-12-11) — Cumbia is a growing staple of Latin American music. Its driving beat can be heard all over the continent, from Argentina to Mexico to the US. Cumbia’s catchy rhythms can be traced
- E4: Why Colombia is losing the cocaine war (2018-12-18) — Colombia is the world’s largest producer of cocaine and the US is the largest consumer of the drug. Cocaine comes from the leaf of the coca plant which is harvested and processed i
Season 4
- E1: How this border transformed a subcontinent | India & Pakistan (2019-06-26) — The story of how a hastily-drawn line divided one people into two.
- E2: How India runs the world's biggest election (2019-07-03) — Elections in India aren’t like others. India voted to pick its central government for the next five years throughout the spring of 2019. An eighth of the world’s entire population
- E3: India and Sri Lanka's violent fight over fish (2019-07-10) — Fishing is the economic lifeline for villages in northern Sri Lanka. But after a decades long civil war, fishermen returned to find their fish stocks depleted – and they pointed th
- E4: India's trucks are works of art (2019-07-17) — Bedfords were first introduced to British India during World War II. This truck model and others similar to it stuck around, and since then they've been produced commercially throu
- E5: The violent rise of India's cow vigilantes (2019-07-24) — India’s government has strict laws surrounding cow slaughter because cows are sacred in Hinduism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to make sure India’s cows are pro
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Vox Borders have? 4 season(s) with 20 episodes.
Who created Vox Borders? Johnny Harris.
Where can I watch Vox Borders? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
