China's Rebel City: The Hong Kong Protests (2020)
China's Rebel City: The Hong Kong Protests is a comprehensive documentary account chronicling the 2019 Hong Kong anti-government protests that pushed the city to the brink and reshaped its political landscape. This documentary is a gritty, no-holds-barred audiovisual account of the political turmoil and social chaos that unfolded during months of demonstrations. The series draws on hundreds of hours of footage and features expertise and ground-zero reporting from award-winning journalists, providing an in-depth look at one of the most significant political events in recent Hong Kong history. The documentary tells the dramatic story of a city at the crossroads, drawing from extensive video footage, exclusive interviews with key stakeholders, and unparalleled access to ground-zero reporting. It won best documentary feature at the Cannes World Film Festival and an Online Journalism Award in the "2021 Digital Video Storytelling, Series" category.
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Mat Booth as Narrator |
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Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit as Self |
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Regina Ip as Self |
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Martin Lee as Self |
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Carrie Lam as Self |
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Rupert Dover as Self |
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Raymond Siu as Self |
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Xi Jinping as Self (archive footage) |
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Chris Tang as Self |
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Donald Trump as Self (archive footage) |
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Bonnie Ho as Self |