I tried to use voodoo to win Race Around The World, and in some ways it worked
Filmmaker Mikaela Zuiderduyn reflects on her experience competing in the 'Race Around The World' documentary series while traveling through New Orleans. She discusses the physical and creative burnout caused by the show's relentless pace and her attempt to find inspiration in the city's slower culture.
Why it matters
It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the psychological toll of reality television production and the challenges of creative work under extreme pressure.
Mikaela with her voodoo dolls. ( ABC/Race Around The World: Mikaela Zuiderduyn )
The article is a personal narrative from a contestant's perspective, focusing on individual experience rather than political or social issues.
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