Broken (American TV program)

Broken is a 2019 American investigative documentary television program from Netflix. The program was produced by Zero Point Zero Production.[1] The program consisted of four episodes – two of which were directed by Sarah Holm Johansen[2] and two by Steve Rivo. The program was released on Netflix on November 27, 2019. Each episode deals with one industry and shows interviews with manufacturers, distributors, and others involved in the process. It also highlights several criminal cases brought against these people.

Broken
GenreDocumentary
Presented byJenise Morgan
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producerChris Cechin-De La Rosa
EditorsVictoria Toth, Dena Mermelstein
Running time235 minutes (total)
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseNovember 27, 2019 (2019-11-27)

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Makeup Mayham"Steve RivoNovember 27, 2019 (2019-11-27)
2"Big Vape"Sarah Holm JohansenNovember 27, 2019 (2019-11-27)
3"Deadly Dressers"Steve RivoNovember 27, 2019 (2019-11-27)
4"Recycling Sham"Sarah Holm JohansenNovember 27, 2019 (2019-11-27)

Reception

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Reaction to the program has been relatively positive. It is praised for its compelling, human-centered narratives but criticized for focusing on particular issues rather than providing explanation for wider industry problems, or giving the viewer answers as to which brands and products are unaffected by the issues the program presents.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Broken | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  2. ^ Holm Johansen, Sarah (2020-05-06). "Sarah Holm Johansen (@holm_sarah) | Twitter". twitter.com. Archived from the original on 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  3. ^ "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Broken' On Netflix, A Docuseries On How Rampant Consumerism Has Made The World More Dangerous". Decider. 2019-11-29. Archived from the original on 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
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