Where can I get/watch this movie?
Where can I get/watch this movie? On DVD or stream, or whatever. I want to watch it!
shareIt's available on BBC iPlayer at the moment if you are in the UK. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04hkb5r/storyville-20132014-30-web-junkies-chinas-addicted-teens
I also recommend seeing more of the documentaries in the Storyville series. McCullin and Blackfish being two favourites.
I surprisingly enjoyed this documentary. The film-makers caught some brutally tense moments between parents and children. Even though the documentary sympathizes with the children, it clearly gives both sides of the argument, so when you finish viewing you do feel that the punishment was necessary. How Chinese society deals with the addicted is harsh, but it definitely yields results. It also tells how internet addiction is becoming a real problem with one of them saying they played for 2 weeks none-stop.
So it's a very interesting and startling documentary, that does very little wrong (if anything). I honestly can't think of anything bad about it, but sadly it doesn't pass a "Worth a Watch" rating from me.
7.8/10