Film
Anti-XRL Campaign - Media Perspective
2010 · 55m · Documentary
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Overview
In late 2009, over twenty Hong Kong civic groups united as the "Anti-High-Speed Rail, Stop Funding" coalition, aiming to halt Legislative Council approval of the HKD 66.9 billion Express Rail Link amid deep social rifts. The "Post-80s Anti-High-Speed Rail Youth" group drew thousands of young people with their slogan “Defend Our Homeland, Protest with Joy,” leading to three funding suspensions that surprised the public. Media coverage was intense and innovative, featuring rare camera angles and lively online debate among journalists. This documentary explores how reporters shaped the movement, their emotional involvement, and the dynamic relationship between the media and activists during Hong Kong’s pivotal 2009–10 protests.
Cast
Crew
- Fredie ChanDirector · Editor
Media
Details
- Release date
- November 6, 2010
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- cn
- Runtime
- 55m
- Genres
- Documentary
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