Denise Ho: Becoming the Song

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Denise Ho: Becoming the Song

2020

1h 23m

Documentary

Music

LGBTQ+

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The remarkable journey of Denise Ho -- from Hong Kong pop superstar to human rights activist.

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Josh Kupecki

Austin Chronicle

08/13/2020

3.5/5

Denise Ho: Becoming the Song offers an affecting timeline of a political awakening of a person, of a movement, and of a generation utterly frustrated with the machinations of oppression.

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Lovia Gyarkye

New York Times

07/02/2020

The film does an excellent job of introducing the pop star to unfamiliar audiences, contextualizing her activism and, more broadly, examining the role art can play in shaping our beliefs.

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Jude Dry

IndieWire

07/02/2020

B

Even for those just learning about Ho, her rise to fame is a fun and unusual one to observe.

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Pat Mullen

POV Magazine

08/06/2020

Ho's courageous plight offers a stirring reminder that singular voices add up to a powerful chorus.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

07/30/2020

The movie doesn't portray her as a martyr but as someone who understands that her political activism has come with a cost to a lot of comforts that she previously had.

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

07/04/2020

9/10

I can't recommend Denise Ho: Becoming the Song any higher.

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The remarkable journey of Denise Ho -- from Hong Kong pop superstar to human rights activist.

Director: Sue Williams
Producer: Sue Williams
Screenwriter: Sue Williams
Production Co: Ambrica Productions, Aquarian Works
Genre: Documentary, Music, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 3, 2020
Runtime: 1h 23m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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