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.
High Tech, Low Life
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China, United States · 2012
1h 27m
Director Stephen T. Maing
Starring Shuguang Zhou, Shihe Zhang
Genre Documentary
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This documentary follows two Chinese bloggers who focus on stories not covered by the official media. One of them, "Zola," is unashamedly self-interested, looking at blog journalism as a way of advancing his personal interests. The other, "Tiger Temple," genuinely believes in using his platform for activism and change.
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The New York Times by Jeannette Catsoulis
The result is a narrow, albeit intriguing window into a technological revolt that deserves a more far-reaching film than this one.
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.
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