Thursday, September 15, 2005

China produces movie about dangers of the Internet

An AFP newswire article, via Yahoo! News, reports that:

Chinese authorities have helped produce a movie that will educate its youth on the dangers of excessive Internet use, state media reported.

"Internet Teenagers," currently showing in theaters across the nation, deals with the "appropriate use of the Internet and smooth communication with adolescent children," the China Daily said.

"Some students choose to indulge themselves in virtual reality, where they believe they can find relaxation, entertainment, self-esteem and friendship, and not face real life," said Shi Xuehai, the director.

The movie's story line has a teacher coach a group of problem children who also happen to be "high-tech geniuses," according to the paper.

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