Independent Lens

People's Republic Of Desire

Season 20, Episode 12 of 18

Meet a generation of young people in China who have come of age online, where virtual relationships are replacing real-life connections. Both the wealthy and the poor gather in online showrooms to worship idols who sing karaoke or host talk shows.

Previously Aired

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2/25/2019
11 p.m.
2/26/2019
3 a.m.
3/3/2019
11 p.m.
3/4/2019
3 a.m.
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