High Tech, Low Life

Name: High Tech, Low Life
Genre: Documentary
Released: January 9, 2013
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 53

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Argot Pictures | Release Date: January 9, 2013 | Not Rated

Summary: The film tracks the journey of two of China’s first citizen reporters as they travel the country – chronicling under reported news and social issues stories. Clad 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 andThe film tracks the journey of two of China’s first citizen reporters as they travel the country – chronicling under reported news and social issues stories. Clad 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.… Expand

Director: Stephen T. Maing

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 87 min

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Mark Feeney

Apr 4, 2013

High Tech, Low Life has a nice easy rhythm. It feels neither hurried nor emphatic. There’s no narration. Zola and Tiger do most of the talking. Read full review

Andrew Schenker

Jan 8, 2013

Whatever their orientation, both men are intrepid in pursuing the truth, the consequences of which are made clear in a series of terrifying late-film crackdowns. Read full review

Sam Adams

Jan 9, 2013

An engaging study of the disparate characters who are drawn to speak out when the authorities crack the whip. Read full review

Kalvin Henely

Jan 7, 2013

As far as its subject matter goes, the documentary only scratches the surfaces, only reaffirming the simple idea that Internet censorship in China is prevalent and unfair. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Jan 10, 2013

The result is a narrow, albeit intriguing window into a technological revolt that deserves a more far-reaching film than this one. Read full review

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