Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower

Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower

Overview

Synopsis

When the Chinese Communist Party backtracks on its promise of autonomy to Hong Kong, teenager Joshua Wong decides to save his city. Rallying thousands of kids to skip school and occupy the streets, Joshua becomes an unlikely leader in Hong Kong and one of China's most notorious dissidents.

Stage
finished

Credits

Production Details

Country
United States
Locations
Hong Kong, United States

Distribution Details

Release year
2017
Awards
Sundance Film Festival Audience Award (World Cinema)
Distribution
Netflix

Photos

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