
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.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback

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.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch Independent Lens
Independent Lens is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Buy Now

Giveaway: Cracking the Code Books
Bring that groundbreaking story of Cracking the Code home—five lucky winners will receive a Cracking the Code coffee table book, filled with striking visuals and insights inspired by the biotech revolution.Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipVote$ for Livestreamers | People's Republic of Desire
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: S20 Ep12 | 2m 24s | People's Republic of Desire premieres on Independent Lens on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (2m 24s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipSupport for PBS provided by: