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China's Rebel City: The Hong Kong Protests

The battle for Hong Kong's future.

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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.

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  • china
  • hong kong
  • hong kong protests
  • violence
  • protests

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Hong Kong

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Release dates

  • Hong KongHK

    • TV17 Nov 2020

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China's Rebel City: The Hong Kong Protests was released on 17 November 2020.

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    Andrew

    10/7/2025

    **A Riveting Chronicle of Historic Upheaval** **China's Rebel City: The Hong Kong Protests** is a masterful documentary achievement that captures one of the most significant political crises in Hong Kong's modern history. This four-part series produced by the South China Morning Post provides an unflinching audiovisual account of the 2019 protests, delivering both journalistic rigor and emotional resonance. Wha…

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