Independent Lens · SEASON 20
People's Republic of Desire
Episode 12 · 2019-02-25

- Documentary
Episode overview
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.
60 minutes
Season 20 episodes
1. Wildland2018-10-29
2. Dawnland2018-11-05
3. The Cleaners2018-11-12
4. The Judge2018-11-19
5. Man on Fire2018-12-17
6. My Country No More2019-01-07
7. Rodents of Unusual Size2019-01-14
8. RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked The World2019-01-21
9. The King2019-01-28
10. Black Memorabilia2019-02-04
11. Hale County This Morning, This Evening2019-02-11
12. People's Republic of Desire2019-02-25
13. Tre Maison Dasan2019-04-01
14. The Providers2019-04-08
15. Marcos Doesn't Live Here Anymore2019-04-15
16. Charm City2019-04-22
17. Out of State2019-05-06
18. Harvest Season; The Seed Saver2019-05-13
19. Wrestle2019-05-20