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Once the ultimate globalization success story, the island of Saipan now faces one of the fastest economic collapses in history. After suffering a harsh history of military struggles as well as a temporary economic boom after becoming a U.S. commonwealth, the island now stands devastated. Scores of factories remain empty, rotting shopping centers litter the country, and former factory workers turn to the sex industry for survival. Adam Yamaguchi visits Saipan to document the rise and sudden collapse of a tiny piece of America.
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    Looks like great work again--can't wait.

    halestorm20
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    Very much looking forward to this.

    TabulaRasa
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    Can you say... TiVo

    skittlebud
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    looks amazing..

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    Interesting.

    Dmitri_Molotov
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    Wow, it looks really interesting, can't wait to see it.
    It seems to be a mini model of the actual big picture!!
    Scary!

    elnawal
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    What is Wal-Mart, The Gap, Liz Claiborne, Eddie Bower, and all the other clothing industry folks going to do without their made in America slave labor? Oh dear!!

    prg
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    Looking forward to this premiere. As usual... 'I had no idea'... Vanguard rules.

    PIXELFLIP
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    Looks good. I'll definitely be tuning in as usual.

    Perry8331
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    Very telling that he says "Reminds me of Detroit."

    You mean a major city in the "world's greatest country" is a good benchmark comparison for a third-world slum?

    I reckon these things are cyclical. Now that India and China are booming and the U.S. is turning third-world, we will become their garment factory.

    In around 100 years, our standard of living will be back. To where it was at the beginning of the industrial revolution.

    bamboozled
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    One of the many reasons I love Vanguard. 10 steps ahead of other media outlets and reporting things that are going to truly affect us. Cant wait

    nkeg87
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    As PixelFlip stated "I had no idea" until I watched this and wokeup! I gringe at what has become of US goods claiming "Made in USA"-not! Thank you Adam for showing us what we can't always see.

    debg39
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    I think it was great people finally get to know the impact U.S. laws have on the chamorros and other territories.

    Kylli
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    This is a great piece. Shows the harsh reality of Globalization and Consumerism. Another great documentary on similar lines is "Life or Debt."

    losttribe

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