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High Tech, Low Life

2012·Movie
1h 27min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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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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Where can I stream High Tech, Low Life legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is High Tech, Low Life worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is High Tech, Low Life?

1 h 27 min

High Tech, Low Life runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on High Tech, Low Life?

Critics58
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate High Tech, Low Life higher (77) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is High Tech, Low Life in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in United States, China.