Lessons in Dissent

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Documentary

Overview

A vivid portrait of a generation of Hong Kongers committed to creating a new more democratic Hong Kong. Schoolboy Joshua Wong dedicates himself to stopping the introduction of National Education. Whilst former classmate Ma Jai fights against political oppression on the streets and in the courts. Catapulting the viewer on to the streets of Hong Kong and into the heart of the action. The viewer is confronted with Hong Kong's oppressive heat, stifling humidity and air thick with dissent. Filmed over 18 months this is a kaleidoscopic, visceral experience of their epic struggle.

Keywords

political activism
political documentary
political activist
social activism
hong kong protests
political biography

Details

Status: Released
Release date: March 29, 2014
Original language: English
Countries: Hong Kong, United Kingdom
Cast: Joshua Wong,Wan Ke Ma
Director: Matthew Torne
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt3425898