High Tech, Low Life (2012)

HIGH TECH, LOW LIFE follows the journey of two of China’s first citizen reporters as they travel the country – chronicling underreported news and social issues stories. Armed with laptops, cell phones, and digital cameras they develop skills as independent one-man news stations while learning to navigate China’s evolving censorship regulations and avoiding the risk of political persecution. The film follows 57-year-old “Tiger Temple,” who earns the title of China’s first citizen reporter after he impulsively documents an unfolding murder and 27-year-old “Zola” who recognizes the opportunity to increase his fame and future prospects by reporting on sensitive news throughout China.

Released April 19, 2012 87 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Drama, History

Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, mdblist.two-actors, mdblist.fresh, imdb.travel, imdb.journey

Country: United States
Production Countries: China, United States
Languages: Mandarin