(High Tech, Low Life)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America,

China

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

87 minutes

Year:

2012

Directors:

Stephen T. Maing

Actors:

Zola

Tiger Temple

Crews:

Director

Editor