TikTok Never Dies

2026 1h 30m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Steven King
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Chloe Joy Sexton
Self
Topher Townsend
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hao Wu
Writers: Hao Wu
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Hao Wu, shot by Martin DiCicco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Chad Cannon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hao Wu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Steven King and Chloe Joy Sexton and Topher Townsend carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt41845349 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Hao Wu directs. Martin DiCicco behind the camera. Chad Cannon scores. Hao Wu cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Hao Wu, shot by Martin DiCicco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Chad Cannon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Hao Wu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Steven King and Chloe Joy Sexton and Topher Townsend carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt41845349 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.