
China's Rebel City: The Hong Kong Protests
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Mat Booth
Mat Booth
Narrator
Mat Booth
Narrator
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit
Self
Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit
Self
Regina Ip
Regina Ip
Self
Regina Ip
Self
Martin Lee
Martin Lee
Self
Martin Lee
Self


Carrie Lam
Carrie Lam
Self
Carrie Lam
Self
Rupert Dover
Rupert Dover
Self
Rupert Dover
Self
Raymond Siu
Raymond Siu
Self
Raymond Siu
Self


Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping
Self (archive footage)
Xi Jinping
Self (archive footage)
Chris Tang
Chris Tang
Self
Chris Tang
Self


Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
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