Dildos: State Vs. Smut
Atlanta resident Donnell Grey called us after he was arrested for what he calls "archaic" laws in the state of Georgia. You see, Donnell is a clerk at an adult video and novelty store and was arrested for selling genital stimulators (a.k.a. dildos), which according to local laws, can only be sold as novelty devices. Donnell uses our camera to state his case for keeping the government out of all of our bedrooms.
Heroin: Just One Fix
Danielle first shot heroin when she was 18 years old. Now, at 22, she's made the commitment to stay clean for the rest of her life. Danielle's Unfiltered segment details her struggle, her mother's tale of Danielle's near-death experience as the result of an overdose, and allows us to see into the minds of two of her friends who are still using the drug, despite their better judgment.
Accessibility: I Get Around
Before the car accident that paralyzed her below the waist, Sunday Garcia says she never really gave any thought or consideration to the difficulties people with disabilities face in their daily lives. However, now that her wheelchair is a permanent extension of her body, she's learned the hard way that even if we don't see anyone in a handicapped bathroom or parking space, there's a very good reason to leave them vacant for those who really need them.
Car Culture: Here In My Car
There's something for everyone in Hollywood, but Steve Fitzgerald contacted us to document the subculture he's immersed himself in: the classic hot rod scene. Contrary to popular belief, the love a classic automobile is not limited to wealthy collectors, but includes numerous young people who lovingly detail and restore their own classic cars. In this segment, Fitzgerald introduces us to the basics of the car culture, including the social scene that's been created around their sweet rides.
Straight Edge Response: Razor's "Edge"
In the year since our Unfiltered segment on the anti-drug and alcohol Straight Edge movement first aired, we've heard a great deal of response, from both supporters and detractors of the movement. Some people claimed that while our piece played up the positive aspects of the movement, it left out another side of the story. Ryan Mills contacted us to share a different tale: one of extremely violent straight edgers, who attacked and slashed his friend Rich when he lit a joint at a concert.