China's Rebel City: The Hong Kong Protests

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.

Cast

Mat Booth Narrator

Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit Self

Regina Ip Self

Martin Lee Self

Carrie Lam Self

Rupert Dover Self

Raymond Siu Self

Xi Jinping Self (archive footage)

Chris Tang Self

Donald Trump Self (archive footage)

Bonnie Ho Self

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