Trailer | People's Republic of Desire
Preview: Season 20 Episode 12 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
People's Republic of Desire premieres on Independent Lens on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019.
In an age where the power of technology helps us connect, are we as isolated as ever? People’s Republic of Desire exposes the baffling reality of how virtual relationships are replacing real-life human connections through China’s video-based social network YY––a hugely popular gathering place for over 300 million people in China.
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Trailer | People's Republic of Desire
Preview: Season 20 Episode 12 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
In an age where the power of technology helps us connect, are we as isolated as ever? People’s Republic of Desire exposes the baffling reality of how virtual relationships are replacing real-life human connections through China’s video-based social network YY––a hugely popular gathering place for over 300 million people in China.
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Clip: S20 Ep12 | 2m 24s | People's Republic of Desire premieres on Independent Lens on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (2m 24s)
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