Anti-XRL Campaign - Media Perspective

IMDb 6.0 2010 55 min Documentary

Director

Fredie Chan

Country

HK

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Shiu Ka-chun
Shiu Ka-chun Self
Ronson Chan
Ronson Chan Self
Eddie Chu Hoi-dick
Eddie Chu Hoi-dick Self
Manson Chum
Manson Chum Self