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Who's Afraid of Nathan Law?

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A compelling look into the forces that create heroes, Nathan Law was a shy college freshman who found his identity in activism and political leadership. He helped launch Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution, a student-led occupation demanding the government to allow citizens to elect their own leader. This awakens an entire generation of young people along with many in the older generation. Law would become the youngest elected official in Hong Kong history--only to be ousted from the role--he helps launch a new movement, further galvanizing the population. When Beijing responds with draconian measures, Law finds himself at a crossroads--committed to the cause of democracy but caught in the crosshairs of the Chinese regime. With incredible access to Law, director Joe Piscatella (who brought us Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower, 2017) paints a striking picture not only of how quickly a democracy can become a police state but also of how voices are created and refuse to be silenced in their call for freedom.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal 09/20/2024
It is impossible not to admire the heroism it captures. Or to increase one’s fear of Beijing as a regime that is irrational at best, sociopathic at worst. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety 05/09/2023
[An] equally skillful if much more downbeat sequel... Go to Full Review Charles Solomon FilmWeek (LAist) 10/09/2024
At a time when people in this country are trying to suppress the vote, it's a reminder that there are generally heroic people who are trying to obtain it and guarantee that right. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 09/16/2024
Illuminating and well-edited, but conventional and undercooked. Go to Full Review Rachel Ho POV Magazine 05/15/2023
Piscatella’s film is a display of the cunning nature of students, and a reminder for those of us many years removed from our school days of the fierce potential we felt with the world at our feet. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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KEN W @RT55296291 09/20/2024 A very well made documentary centered on Nathan Law’s experience and perspective. Fantastic editing, it made number of important events surrounding the main subjects and their activist experiences much easier to follow for the audience. See more Read all reviews
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Joe Piscatella

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Nathan Law

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Joe Piscatella

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Mark Rinehart

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Matthew Torne

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Synopsis A compelling look into the forces that create heroes, Nathan Law was a shy college freshman who found his identity in activism and political leadership. He helped launch Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution, a student-led occupation demanding the government to allow citizens to elect their own leader. This awakens an entire generation of young people along with many in the older generation. Law would become the youngest elected official in Hong Kong history--only to be ousted from the role--he helps launch a new movement, further galvanizing the population. When Beijing responds with draconian measures, Law finds himself at a crossroads--committed to the cause of democracy but caught in the crosshairs of the Chinese regime. With incredible access to Law, director Joe Piscatella (who brought us Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower, 2017) paints a striking picture not only of how quickly a democracy can become a police state but also of how voices are created and refuse to be silenced in their call for freedom.
Director
Joe Piscatella
Producer
Joe Piscatella, Mark Rinehart, Matthew Torne
Screenwriter
Joe Piscatella, Joe Piscatella
Distributor
Cargo Film & Releasing
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 20, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 26m
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