Film Screening: People’s Republic of Desire

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China Film Insider and Jing Daily are proud to co-present a preview screening of People’s Republic of Desire on Tuesday, November 27 in New York.

In a digital universe where live streamers earn as much as $200K a month, can virtual relationships replace real-life human connection?

Winner of SXSW’s Grand Jury Prize for Documentary, People’s Republic of Desire tells the stories of two such online stars who’ve risen from isolation to fame and fortune in China. The film takes us on a vérité journey through their live streaming showrooms, which have become virtual gathering places for hundreds of millions – from the super rich who lavish performers with digital gifts, to poor migrant workers who worship them. The characters are brought together in a series of bizarre online idol competitions, where they discover that happiness in their virtual world may be as elusive as in the real one.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Hao Wu. It’s a FREE event, but RSVP is required. 

About the filmmaker: 
Technology executive-turned-filmmaker Hao Wu takes a raw and human approach to story-telling in an era when culture evolves online. Wu previously held management roles at Alibaba, TripAdvisor and Excite@Home. He is now a fellow at Washington D.C.-based think tank, New America. His documentary films have received support from Ford Foundation JustFilms, ITVS, Sundance, Tribeca and international broadcasters.

Learn more about the film: https://www.desire.film/