Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower

2017·Movie·1h 18m

Documentary

7.2 / 10 (57 votes)

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.

Directed by: Joe Piscatella
Original language: English
Released: 20 January 2017

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Cast

Joshua Wong
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Agnes Chow
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