Community | July 14, 2009 | 7 comments

Emmy Nominated "Lost in Democracy" Clip

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"Lost in Democracy" has been nominated for an Emmy! Congratulations to producers Christof Putzel and Mike Shen. Here's a clip from the show.

Hidden near the Himalayas between India and Tibet, the kingdom of Bhutan has long been shrouded in mystery. Sometimes called "the last Shangri-La," it's a lushly forested land where people wear traditional robes, where policy is guided by "Gross National Happiness," and where Tantric Buddhist saints are celebrated with paintings of gigantic penises. But Bhutan is on the verge of change. This year, it will transform itself from an absolute monarchy to a parliamentary democracy -- a move that leaves many young Bhutanese puzzled and uneasy. "When His Majesty first informed us he was going to change the government, there were lots of people who couldn't speak," says one activist. "They wished it was just a dream." Vanguard Correspondent Christof Putzel travels to Bhutan to find out how young people are dealing with democracy, westernization, and other challenges to their unique national culture.
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7 comments // Emmy Nominated "Lost in Democracy" Clip

  • TimothyF
  • martabettencourt
  • derk
  • Paul_L
  • royulery
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      royulery  

    • the ancient athenians, founders of democracy, learned that true democracy could not work with more than 7 people. the u.s. system is a republic, much more like sparta than athens. the export of our system of government has caused more damage to the world tnen our guns. it is sad to see such an enlightened people reduced to our level.

    • 2 years ago
  • JanforGore
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      JanforGore  

    • Well deserved nomination. Congratulations. I thought this was a well done piece the first time I watched it. You can't help but appreciate a people who place more importance on their GNH (Gross National Happiness) than their GNP.

    • 2 years ago
  • afitzgerald
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      afitzgerald  
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    • Here's a link to the full special if you'd like to watch it. Great stuff - beautifully shot and a fascinating story. (Definitely worth the Emmy that's certainly coming it's way!)

    • 2 years ago
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