by Shalini Kantayya
The videos on TikTok are no longer than a few seconds, but still have the explosive power to make their users famous overnight. Feminist Deja Foxx, for example, loudly expresses her opinion in front of an ever-growing community, while beatboxer Spencer X inspires millions of people with his art. In TIKTOK, BOOM, we dive into the Chinese video platform that has taken the market by storm and left its American competitors behind. With the help of numerous experts, the film provides insights into the socio-political implications of an app that has the potential to change the world.