High Tech, Low Life
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.
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Cast
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Stephen T. Maing Director · Jonathan Oppenheim Editor
Worldwide gross $3.8K · United States release April 19, 2012 · Produced in United States, China
Box office
Worldwide gross
$3,836
Production
United States · China
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
United States · April 19, 2012
Theatrical
Australia
June 1, 2012
Denmark
November 1, 2012 · CPH:DOX
Poland
December 8, 2012 · Watch Docs Film Festival
Sweden
November 7, 2012 · Stockholm International Film Festival
Taiwan
September 29, 2012 · CNEX Documentary Film Festival
United Kingdom
June 1, 2012
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