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Revolution of Our Times

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Over the past fifty years, Hongkongers have fought for freedom and democracy but have yet to succeed. In 2019, the "Extradition Bill" which would have allowed the extradition of Hongkongers to China opened a Pandora's box, turning Hong Kong into a battlefield against the Chinese authoritarian rule. The award-winning director of "Ten Years: Self Immolator," Kiwi Chow, made this documentary to tell the story of the movement, both with a macro view of its historical context and up close and personal on the front lines.

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Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 12/10/2021
With specificity, sweep and urgency, occasionally terrifying and bloody when capturing violent police tactics, Chow's movie is a true epic of meaningful resistance. Go to Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) 07/21/2021
4/5
A searing two-and-a-half hour documentary about violent street warfare. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 12/17/2021
A long (152 minutes) but riveting document... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/04/2022 This movie has documented the democracy movement in HK and all the facts that HK people are unable to see. This part of history will be completely wiped out for the next generations in HK and China. This is exactly like the Tieman square massacre. Its uniting for the world to recognize it and hope one day the people in China can see the truth and not being brainwashed. See more 04/03/2022 Hong Kong keep fighting! See more 05/27/2022 This is the real Hong Kong history See more 04/15/2022 A must-watch for those care about human rights and freedom This documentary vividly depicts the evolution of Hong King's social movement from 2019 till today - from the eyes of a journalist, a paramedic, a student, a social worker and many more. Questions pop up as you watch along - what is justice? How come millions of people choose to fight back violence with violence? Striking, memorable and painful for anyone who has taken part in the movement to watch, but inspiring, though provoking yet tear jerking for others. Highly recommended. See more 04/09/2022 Hands down the best documentary I've ever seen. See more 04/05/2022 Usually if Communists don't want you to see. You need to watch it and judge for yourself. When Communists control the news media and could threaten anyone in the world, are you willing to back down and give up your freedom? See more Read all reviews
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Kiwi Chow

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Gil Talmi

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Synopsis Over the past fifty years, Hongkongers have fought for freedom and democracy but have yet to succeed. In 2019, the "Extradition Bill" which would have allowed the extradition of Hongkongers to China opened a Pandora's box, turning Hong Kong into a battlefield against the Chinese authoritarian rule. The award-winning director of "Ten Years: Self Immolator," Kiwi Chow, made this documentary to tell the story of the movement, both with a macro view of its historical context and up close and personal on the front lines.
Director
Kiwi Chow
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 10, 2021, Limited
Runtime
2h 32m