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Taj Cam: The Search for Gino
In hopes of creating his own skate show, former intern Taji Ameen accidentally sets up an interview with legendary skateboarder Gino Iannucci. Happy Go Skate Day!
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Black Trademarked Photo Editing Software History: Robert Smalls
The forgotten black Civil War hero, Robert Smalls, is edited back into his rightful place in American History alongside Abraham Lincoln.
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Direct Effect: World Peace
26 years since this PSA aired, KRS One’s simple question about world peace remains a profound one.ย
In 1989 a non-profit called Direct Effect founded by Michael Stipe, Jim McKay and Tom Gilroy commissioned and produced public service announcements. In 2016 VICELAND is rebooting them for a new generation to see.ย
ORIGINAL 1989 CREDIT:
Directed by Susan Robeson Featuring KRS-One -
Iโm So Sorry
323-984-7606
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A Wobbly Beast
Toy Machine hypnotizes a chicken, Birdhouse goes country and all three teams get twisted up in the Gonz circle-board. Chocolate scores a hole-in-one with their Mystery Guest.
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Toy Machine Skates Grandpaโs Pool
Legendary pro skateboarder Jason Jessee takes Toy Machine to “Grandpa’s Pool” to nail some tricks.
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Leave A Message: Orlando
323-984-7606
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The History of Direct Effect
THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON T.V.
VICELAND associate producer Messiah Rhodes sits down with former lead singer of R.E.M. Michael Stipe and film director Jim McKay to chat about the origins of DIRECT EFFECT and the future of media activism.
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SF Legends
Toy Machine gets punk with Corey Duffel, Chocolate rocks out with Bad Sh*t (and babysits their kids) and Birdhouse finds out what it really means to be a hardcore skater in SF.
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How to Block VICELAND
VICELAND production assistant Jacob Lawson shows you how to keep your children safe by blocking VICELAND.
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Midway Point
The teams meet in San Francisco to pick up their Mystery Guests and compete in a deadly downhill race. The new bounty-challenges are introduced and sends everyone scrambling.
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Direct Effect: Chemical Farming
Even though this PSA aired over 26 years ago, here in the United States the issue of toxic pesticides and genetically modified organic food continues to be a hot button issue.ย
In 1989 a non-profit called Direct Effect founded by Michael Stipe, Jim McKay and Tom Gilroy commissioned and produced public service announcements. In 2016 VICELAND is rebooting them for a new generation to see.ย
ORIGNAL 1989 CREDIT:ย
Written and Directed by Michael Stipe -
Direct Effect: What Does Away Mean?
New York City has the largest sanitation department in the world, generating almost 10,000 tons of waste per day. 26 years after this PSA first aired the question persists: “What Does Away Mean?”ย In 1989 a non-profit called Direct Effect founded by Michael Stipe, Jim McKay and Tom Gilroy commissioned and produced public service announcements. In 2016 VICELAND is rebooting them for a new generation to see.ย ORIGNAL 1989 CREDIT: Written and Directed by Jem Cohen
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Direct Effect: Crime
Throughout America’s history, crimes of poverty have been labeled one of the most threatening, violent, and dangerous aspects of society. 26 years after this PSA first aired, has our perspective changed?ย
In 1989 a non-profit called Direct Effect founded by Michael Stipe, Jim McKay and Tom Gilroy commissioned and produced public service announcements. In 2016 VICELAND is rebooting them for a new generation to see.ย
ORIGNAL 1989 CREDIT:ย
Written by Dorothy Owusuย
Directed by Rob Grobengieser
Sound Design by Brendan Dolan