Lessons in Dissent
Director: Matthew Torne
A vivid portrait of a generation of Hong Kongers committed to creating a new more democratic Hong Kong. Schoolboy Joshua Wong dedicates himself to stopping the introduction of National Education. Whilst former classmate Ma Jai fights against political oppression on the streets and in the courts. Catapulting the viewer on to the streets of Hong Kong and into the heart of the action. The viewer is confronted with Hong Kong's oppressive heat, stifling humidity and air thick with dissent. Filmed over 18 months this is a kaleidoscopic, visceral experience of their epic struggle.
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Joshua Wong
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Wan Ke Ma
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In brief
Lessons in Dissent (2014) is a documentary film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 1h 38min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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Lessons in Dissent runs 98 minutes (1h 38min).
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Lessons in Dissent was released in 2014.
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