High Tech, Low Life (2012)

High Tech, Low Life (2012) poster

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.

Director: Stephen T. Maing
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Editing: Jonathan Oppenheim
Country: United States of America, China
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Tech, Low Life about?
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.
Who directed High Tech, Low Life?
High Tech, Low Life was directed by Stephen T. Maing.
Who stars in High Tech, Low Life?
High Tech, Low Life stars Shuguang Zhou, Shihe Zhang.
How long is High Tech, Low Life?
High Tech, Low Life has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is High Tech, Low Life?
High Tech, Low Life is a Documentary film.
Where was High Tech, Low Life produced?
High Tech, Low Life was produced in United States of America, China.