About this season
Taji Ameen is on a mission of self improvement. In an online world of overwhelming emotional support, from motivational quotes, to inspirational quotes, to flaunting influencers... he allows the internet to dictate his journey. In each episode, Taji discovers something new about himself by exploring a category of self growth, learning that sometimes the most inspiration can be found where you least expect it.
Episodes (4)
1. Getting Attacked by Dogs to Become a Better Man
Aired 9 August 2020 • 12 min
In this episode Taji faces one of his biggest fears head on – being attacked by multiple dogs while blindfolded. Will this experience get him one step closer to becoming a better man?
2. Joining a Nudist Community to Become a Better Man
Aired 16 August 2020 • 14 min
In this episode of Better Man, Taji learns what it means to be confident by singing karaoke naked in front of a room of strangers…(Filmed in Feb. 2020, pre covid restrictions.) Will this experience get him one step closer to becoming a better man?
3. I Fell In Love With A Sex Doll
Aired 14 February 2021 • 15 min
In this installment of Better Man, VICE’s Taji Ameen explores the world of unconventional companionships with sex dolls. After picking up his very own sex doll straight from the showroom, he is set on a task to emotionally connect with the doll. Lucky for Taji he finds hope and some potential breakthroughs by meeting with Johnny Tiger, a blind, partially deaf, martial arts champion, and owner of many sex dolls. Will Taji be able to form a bond with the doll and become one step closer to becoming a better man?
4. Joining a Hippie Commune to Forgive Myself
Aired 28 February 2021 • 16 min
On this installment of Better Man, VICE’s Taji Ameen seeks forgiveness after unintentionally creating an uproar in the ventriloquist community. The road to redemption is not an easy one, as it is incredibly self reflective and a true hit to the mind and soul, but after joining an alternative community on Vancouver Island he finds himself in the right hands for the journey. However, will Taji ever be forgiven for his actions in our ever changing critical world?