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Anti-XRL Campaign - Media Perspective

2010-11-06
6
cn 55m
Documentary
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.

Director

Fredie Chan

Editor

Fredie Chan

Cinematography

Fredie Chan

Cinematography

Vincent Chui

Cinematography

Benny Chan Yin Kai

Thanks

Dora Choi

media hong kong social movement hong kong protests anti high speed rail (anti-xrl)

Status

Released

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Companies

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