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.
Director: Stephen T. Maing
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Shuguang Zhou as Zola |
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Shihe Zhang as Tiger Temple |
| Directing | Stephen T. Maing | Director |
| Editing | Jonathan Oppenheim | Editor |