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TIKTOK NEVER DIES
2026〡USA〡90 MINS〡ENGLISH
SYNOPSIS
When TikTok faces a nationwide ban, three influencers fight for their livelihoods, their voices, and the First Amendment. As their efforts advance to the Supreme Court, questions swirl around the stakes, power, and control of the future of social media.
CREDITS
DIRECTOR & WRITER: Hao Wu
PRODUCERS: Hao Wu, Violet Du Feng
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jamie Chen, Joey Marra, Yao King
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Martin Dicicco
EDITOR: Hao Wu
COMPOSER: Chad Cannon
PRESS
“Wu’s documentary succeeds in finally making some sense out of the madness.”
– Wired
"The film serves as a lesson that anything truly worth having is worth fighting for. Hao Wu and his team capture this very essence in this poignant and, at times, humorous (thanks to the platform’s users) documentary. The weaving of serious topics, social trends, and viral moments made for a unique viewing experience.”
- The Peach Review
“Everything you wanted to know about the platform and more.”
- Unseen Films
"A mirror held up to the moment we are all living in... this film is not just timely. It is necessary"
- Motionagrapher
"…exposing how both sides of the political spectrum were forced to come together to stop the controversial TikTok ban."
- Irish Star
SELECT FESTIVALS
Tribeca Festival 2026〡Sheffield DocFest 2026〡Austin Asian American Film Festival 2026
WORLD PREMIERE - TRIBECA FESTIVAL 2026
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