North by North Korea [Re-Release]

When two of the most influential figures in film become the personal hostages of Kim Jong Il, they have two objectives: to elevate North Korean cinema on the world stage, and to plot their daring escape.

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Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English

Written by Adrien Behn and edited by Carmen Borca-Carrillo at Acast Creative Studios

Produced by Josh Fisher

Editing and Sound Design by Chris Childs

Mixing and Mastering by Chris Childs

Additional Editing by Mary Dooe

Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson

Original Music by Elise McCoy

Show Logo by Lucy Quintanilla