Mid-form documentary

Ramon Sosa had a seemingly perfect life: he owned a local business in Texas, had a family and a beautiful wife. So how did he find himself lying in his own grave, pretending to be dead? It turns out, his wife Lulu actually wanted him killed, and was working with a man she thought was a hitman to make it happen.

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This film is VICE News' 6th most-viewed online film. With 20million+ views it was also VICE’s second most-viewed online film in 2021.

For decades, Ryan Scott has claimed to be a priest. He performed baptisms, weddings, and took confession. But former followers call him a con man. Victims say he was scamming his loyal followers to fund a lifestyle which included extravagant purchases… such as a herd of premium llamas. Every time Ryan ran into trouble, he would move on to another small Midwestern town and start his scheme all over again. We examine how “Father Ryan” used deception and exploitation to gain trust and financial donations from the very people who put the most faith in him.​

Most scam callers will do whatever it takes to steal your money. Most feel no guilt, but a small few know they are doing the wrong thing. We speak to Casey, a former scammer in India who is now working undercover in call centers — gathering evidence to help warn would-be scam victims.

In Poland, these are just some of the reasons the far right might attack you: for carrying an LGBTQ flag, for peacefully protesting outside a church, for marching in a Pride parade, for being pro-choice. Why are adult angry white men attacking women and people holding rainbows? In short, the government is encouraging it.