People's Republic of Desire
People's Republic of Desire
In China’s popular live-streaming showrooms, three millennials – a karaoke singer, a migrant worker and a rags-to-riches comedian – seek fame, fortune and human connection, ultimately finding the same promises and perils online as in their real lives.
Country: US
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2018-11-30
Director: Hao Wu
Production: Tripod Media, ITVS, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Tribeca Film Institute, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Sundance Institute
Cast:
Tagline: What Will You Find If You Pin All Your Hopes Online?
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