DMZ is a miniseries based on the comic book of the same name, created by Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli. The show is set in a near-future America, where a second civil war has torn the country apart. Manhattan has become a demilitarized zone (DMZ) between the two sides, with the government and rebels fighting for control of the island.
The main character of the series is a photojournalist named Matty Roth, who finds himself trapped in the DMZ after his helicopter crashes on the island. As he tries to survive and make his way out of the DMZ, Matty becomes a witness to the daily struggles and violence of the people caught in the middle of the conflict. He also becomes involved with various factions vying for power, including a charismatic rebel leader and a corrupt government official.
DMZ explores themes of political and social division, power struggles, and the effects of war on ordinary people. The show presents a stark vision of a future America where the country has become deeply divided, and violence and chaos reign. Despite its dystopian setting, the series also offers moments of hope and humanity, as Matty and other characters work to make a difference and bring about change in their world.
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Zahra Almailady is a wife and mom first but she discovered a passion for cinema and after graduating from UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television she dove into cinematography. Now Zahra writes movie reviews just for fun ad really enjoys it. Zahra loves reading, cooking, and windsurfing. She lives in New Zealand, with her husband two sons, and four cats.
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