POV

High Tech, Low Life

'High Tech, Low Life' follows two of China’s first citizen-reporters as they document the underside of the country’s rapid economic development. A search for truth and fame inspires young vegetable seller “Zola” to report on censored news stories from the cities, while retired businessman “Tiger Temple” makes sense of the past by chronicling the struggles of rural villagers.

High Tech, Low Life - Preview

30s

Trail two of China’s first citizen-reporters as they document the underside of rapid development. 7/22/2013

Previews + Extras

  • High Tech, Low Life - Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    High Tech, Low Life - Trailer

    S26 E5 - 2m 9s

    'High Tech, Low Life' follows two of China’s first citizen-reporters, bloggers who are fighting censorship to document the underside of the country’s rapid economic development.

  • High Tech, Low Life: Zola: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    High Tech, Low Life: Zola

    S26 E5 -

    The 26-year-old Zhou Shuguang, aka Zola, seeks fame by reporting news that has been suppressed throughout China.

Similar Shows

WETA Passport

Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.