The Trade

SHOWTIME | Release Date: February 2, 2018

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OneSubtleDoseMar 16, 2020

I was motivated to write a review of The Trade based off Season 2. Each episode is absolutely amazing. It's impossible not to empathize with the Hondurans he introduces you to. Whether they are on the train somewhere in Mexico duckingI was motivated to write a review of The Trade based off Season 2. Each episode is absolutely amazing. It's impossible not to empathize with the Hondurans he introduces you to. Whether they are on the train somewhere in Mexico ducking under branches to avoid falling to their death or saying goodbye to their children in Texas before heading to court. Heineman documents all of the network news banter about thousands of this or that and smuggling of whatever and MS something......and gains access (I study this subject and I'm amazed at some of the footage he was able to shoot) that gives life to buzz words like 'caravan' that serves as a proxy for partisan **** Season 2 should be mandatory viewing for all Americans. The Trade documents border patrol, aliens, immigrants, smugglers, victims of trafficking, politicians, attorneys and countless other parties/perspectives without bias. This isn't meant to make you change your mind in any particular direction about any given policy. Considering how frequently television news blindly debates 'The Trade,' I sure wish people would watch this series and actually witness the situation first-hand. If you are so concerned kids in cages or never shut up about 'build that wall' this is mandatory viewing. If your view changes in either way, it is simply because you are finally given the opportunity to witness. The documentaries unique ability to cover such a horrific crisis without a partisan angle is extremely rare outside of Frontline on PBS. The Trade chooses to replace the standard documentary narrator by having people speak for themselves; and often while in the midst of extreme danger. The first season of The Trade is nothing short of excellent. This isn't a subject that hasn't been covered by several outlets (including Heineman) in the past. The black market is always evolving to meet the uniquely high demand the United States has for narcotics. Subsequently the first season always feels like it's documenting something both relevant and new. This series needed a damn review....I refuse to edit that. Just watch the show. Steal it if you have to. Come on kids you know how. Learn.… Expand

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