Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower

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Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower

2017

1h 19m

Documentary

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When China's Communist Party breaks its promise of autonomy to Hong Kong, a teenager rallies thousands of kids to occupy the streets and becomes an unlikely leader and dissident.

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Sam Fragoso

TheWrap

05/27/2017

This is a film of highs and lows; there is no middle ground, no moment of silence, reflection, or introspection. It's like watching a prospective candidate give a mannered and rehearsed 80-minute speech on the campaign trail.

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Gwilym Mumford

Guardian

05/27/2017

4/5

Teenager vs Superpower does a solid job of contextualising this larger ideological battle, with talking heads and archive footage, but it's always clear that the focus here is Wong.

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Matt Fagerholm

RogerEbert.com

05/26/2017

3/4

A stirring ode to the power of the individual in a society that values conformity over individuality.

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Christopher Campbell

Thrillist

02/09/2018

Once you realize Joshua Wong is a tough egg to crack, this straightforward yet comprehensive chronicle of his triumphs is more than engrossing enough.

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Kanin Srimaneekulroj

Bangkok Post

06/09/2017

While the results of the movement are a foregone conclusion, it's hard not to admire the courage of Wong and his group of friends.

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

06/06/2017

4/5

Docu shows brave teen taking on oppressive government.

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12/02/2020

He is the one who inspired me to fight the injustice of society. He gave the definition of democracy a deeper meaning. I would like to see him as a certain leader of the youth and future generations. He is fighting superpowers and injustice with the best he can. May everyone not forget him.

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10/02/2019

Such a biased film.

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09/14/2019

I never realised how central the kids were. Brought tears to my eays seeing how the they were shaped by the environment.

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06/10/2018

Hong Kong has Joshua. Thailand has Netiwit. lol Worth to watch to those who like politics.

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04/25/2018

Fascinating doc ... I can't wait to hear more from Joshua. Shake up the world!

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07/08/2017

This guy Roxx ! Amazing Personality Amazing Documentary Full Support for Hong Kong ???? ????????

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When China's Communist Party breaks its promise of autonomy to Hong Kong, a teenager rallies thousands of kids to occupy the streets and becomes an unlikely leader and dissident.

Director: Joe Piscatella
Producer: Mark Rinehart, Matthew Torne, Andrew Duncan, Joe Piscatella
Screenwriter: Joe Piscatella, Joe Piscatella
Production Co: June Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 26, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 26, 2017
Runtime: 1h 19m

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