As Beijing revelled in the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China in October 2019, an entirely different scene unfolded in Hong Kong.
An explosive new documentary premiering on SBS VICELAND this Wednesday, 12 July at 9.25pm, delves into the intense struggle of four young Hong Kong protesters, their identities protected through pioneering artificial intelligence technology.
“Hong Kong’s Fight For Freedom” captures the essence of a city convulsing with unrest, its usual calm ripped apart by violent protests. Over the course of two episodes, the film explores the harrowing experiences of the protesters locked in a brutal and deadly conflict with authorities, all in a desperate bid to defend their way of life.
Families are seen turning against each other as the city teeters on the brink of collapse. However, the determined protesters, believing they are fighting for their fundamental freedoms, continue to resist. The documentary chronicles their final stand, holed up in a university campus, surrounded by police and met with deafening silence from the government.
As the narrative unfolds, viewers will witness the ominous backdrop of Beijing, in the midst of preparations for a crackdown that threatens to forever alter the landscape of Hong Kong.
The city’s fight for freedom, a poignant tale of courage and resistance, makes for a compelling watch.
