Track the perilous journey that people make to escape the North Korean regime

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Beyond Utopia offers a look into the lives of those who have lived through the North Korean regime. The documentary combines interviews, first-person footage, and undercover filming to highlight the lives of those who choose to escape — and are able to do so when a brave pastor uses his connections to help them start new lives.

There’s no going back: Once the decision is made, North Korean families will face death if they fail to flee their homeland. Using no recreated footage, Beyond Utopia gives an earnest account of the fight for freedom that some are willing to risk everything for, coming from a place with tight control on religion, the press, and expression.

Said to be one of the best documentaries to come out of Sundance, it manages to deliver the first actual in-depth account of what these lives are like. But be wary of western propaganda, which some viewers have criticized the film for. Either way, this provides one perspective on the matter, using undeniably honest first-person accounts.

You can watch the documentary on Apple TV.