On the Verge with Peter Jihde(2019)
Overview
Peter Jihde goes to the US and meets people whose opinions are on the verge of what is acceptable in Sweden. He seeks new perspectives but also finds deterrent examples. In the US, there are extreme people - and solutions. Weapons, drugs and racism are just some of the controversial issues being addressed.
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