High Tech, Low Life (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2012, High Tech, Low Life is a documentary film directed by Stephen T. Maing, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. High Tech, Low Life stars Shuguang Zhou as Zola and Shihe Zhang as Tiger Temple.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, High Tech, Low Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Tech, Low Life page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Tech, Low Life (2012)?
- In US, High Tech, Low Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High Tech, Low Life worth watching?
- High Tech, Low Life holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in High Tech, Low Life?
- High Tech, Low Life stars Shuguang Zhou and Shihe Zhang.
- When was High Tech, Low Life released?
- High Tech, Low Life was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.