Utopia - Episode 106

Submitted by snapjudgment on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 18:27

Snap Judgment searches for that perfect place just around the bend--our own Shangri-La. The lucky few who find utopia often discover it surrounded by enemies, clamoring to tear it down.

Amazon Jungle

When a North American photographer makes his way into the Amazonian jungle to visit a native tribe, he learns why the Brazilian government keeps nosy tourists as far away as possible. Produced by Rebecca Hertz.

A short film celebrating "Utopia", the first episode of our new season on NPR!

An outtake from our upcoming "Utopia" episode, created from a brief story photojournalist Richard Felker told about his journey through the Amazon. The rest of the story can be heard under "Amazon Jungle" in "Utopia." "Utopia" marks a new stage for Snap Judgment, as we go weekly on stations across the country. We're so thrilled to be airing on NPR! Produced by Will Urbina.

Game Over

The tape rolls as we witness the tearful end of a perfect online world.
Produced by Roman Mars, based on a story from Robert Ashley's brilliant A Life Well Wasted internet radio program.

Tourist Boat

Jeff and his girlfriend escape the beaten path and all those annoying tourists. Camping on a primitive island far, far away from “Resortville,” they discover what happens when survival and opportunity collide.
Produced by Roman Mars and Sarah Jessee.

Terrantism

Christianity was too violent. Buddhism was too peaceful. And everything was too organized. So David and his friends came up with their own religion: Terrantism. They got a church, priests - pretty soon, they thought they'd found the secret to spiritual enlightenment.
Produced by Stephanie Foo.