High Tech, Low Life movie poster

High Tech, Low Life

April 19, 2012 1h 27m 7.5/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2012. High Tech, Low Life is a documentary film. directed by Stephen T. Maing. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Shuguang Zhou and Shihe Zhang

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 19, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (3 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

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...

Who directed High Tech, Low Life?

High Tech, Low Life was directed by Stephen T. Maing.

How long is High Tech, Low Life?

High Tech, Low Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was High Tech, Low Life released?

High Tech, Low Life was released on April 19, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in High Tech, Low Life?

The main cast of High Tech, Low Life includes Shuguang Zhou, Shihe Zhang.