Eddie Huang's 'Vice Is Broke' Documentary Exposes Media Giant's Turbulent History
The film, premiered at TIFF, critiques Vice's rise and fall, highlighting internal conflicts and financial mismanagement.
- Eddie Huang's documentary explores Vice Media's journey from a punk magazine to a bankrupt media conglomerate.
- Huang waived his NDA in exchange for unpaid residuals, allowing him to reveal internal controversies.
- The film features interviews with former Vice employees and co-founders, including controversial figures like Gavin McInnes.
- Huang criticizes Vice's leadership, particularly co-founder Shane Smith, for financial and ethical missteps.
- The documentary aims to serve as a cautionary tale about corporate greed's impact on artistic integrity.