@Not Convinced many of us were facing off against systems of oppression but were not able to build the numbers to build a movement able to make any meaningful change. I don't think we are finished yet though.
Its not Hong Kong's fight for freedom. Its American funded thugs who seek to cause trouble in the world's best nation. Think about it. Why would anyone cry "I want freedom" in the country that is more free than America? I live here. Only an idiot would think that Hong Kong people are not free. When did Vice start taking money from the US government to make propaganda?
I am from Brazil and I knew little about the Hong Kong freedom and independence movement... until now. This documentary is very important to show us all that things like freedom of expression, human rights and self-determination of peoples are inalienable and non-negotiable values of a people, and that they must always be defended and maintained, a fight with vigilance and constancy, so that democratic values are not lost over time. Go, Hongkongers!
"You don't persevere because you have hope. You have hope because you persevere." I want us all to remember this. That nothing changes without you in it. Hoping things will change means nothing will. It only changes if you are making an effort... no matter how small. Together, our small becomes large.
Its not Hong Kong's fight for freedom. Its American funded thugs who seek to cause trouble in the world's best nation. Think about it. Why would anyone cry "I want freedom" in the country that is more free than America? I live here. Only an idiot would think that Hong Kong people are not free. When did Vice start taking money from the US government to make propaganda?
One of the most moving documentary I’ve seen on Vice. Thank you for covering the real issues from the locals POV. I hope HongKongers will continue to fight for their freedom and democracy!
Its not Hong Kong's fight for freedom. Its American funded thugs who seek to cause trouble in the world's best nation. Think about it. Why would anyone cry "I want freedom" in the country that is more free than America? I live here. Only an idiot would think that Hong Kong people are not free. When did Vice start taking money from the US government to make propaganda?
They missed the other pov that initially supported the protestors and even marched with them, but they become domestic terrorists who blocked buses, trains, assaulted people with the aim of grinding the city to a halt. The public VERY FAST turned on them so when the NSL was introduced the general public welcomed it. Just like with BLM, once you mess with peoples daily lives, you rapidly lose support.
Freedom and democracy are such meaningless words the west use to spur in stupid people. Do you think any country has real democracy? Are you completely free? Don’t forget all countries have laws, regulations, morals and a million other things to control people.
Yeah right fighting them with violence then victimize themselves when the police retaliated like they didn't start the fight what a world we live in😂😂😂
Mine too I’m still shaking my head that this and worse still happens this day and time my heart just breaks with sorrow for all humanity anymore but one day we will all see what truly avails is love and we’ll get it right someday it maybe the year 3092 but we will get it right!
As a russian person watching this, I am so proud that there are people out there fighting against their authoritarian goverments. HongKongers do it in such a powerful and coordinated way. We use TG as well but unfortunately FSB tracks people quite quickly and you can get in prison for 15 years even for placing a small 'No War' sticker. We feel trapped and unfortunately are completely disjointed and fragmented as a society. Very proud of your the movement. Freedom to Hong Kong. Freedom to Ukraine. Freedom to all states under the authoritarian rule.
There are good and evil in all countries. USA is no better. Credit Score affecting public perception, confusion built into every system, tireless programs and propaganda placing perfect imagery over true love for us and those near us. No choice but to be different and close ourselves off from the grand scheme. Backed into a corner we are forced into a feeling of hiding as if we do not deserve sun and sky. No wonder why no workers want to fill all the job vacancies.
The selflessness and courage displayed time after time in this documentary is overwhelming to watch. It makes me wonder if I could be as courageous in the same situation. My heart is with the people of Hong Kong. Love from the US
They are spreading propaganda and sharing edited footage. They won’t show footage of these terrorists ganging up on someone who they suspect is a mainland China supporter and nearly beat to death or the man they set on fire because he objected to them vandalizing his neighborhood.
Incredible documentary. I have felt so heartbroken for the people of Hong Kong for years. I truly loved visiting there and the people I've met. Also wanted to point out a technical issue: overlapping subtitles at 46:01
This movement acted as a huge eye opener for the rest of the world in regards to china's duplicity. It also served as an inspiration to many others on how and why fight tyranny. It may take a very long time but Hong Kong will recover and prevail as freedom and liberty always triumph...historical fact, nothing can change that, ever... Respect to Hong Kong for standing up !! (from one of the many volunteers labeled as "foreign agents" that tried to give you as much support as possible during these trying times, we think of you daily and you have a very special place in our hearts). Peace...
And it should serve as notice to all governments. Escalate on your people and they must escalate back or deserve the cages you rattle to hold rule. Quite simple that we demonstrate and you listen. One clubs, we all clubs. Violence begets violence. Support your people and they will support you.
Yeah it's an eye opener that this protest is stupid instead of doing it peacefully they resorted to violence then victimize themselves when the police retaliated crazy right😂
There's a special place in hell for police who brutalize their citizens. I stand with the people of Hong Kong and hope they can take back their country.
The young ppl shouldn't think that they should live like those finicial center yong ppl in US/UK, since US/UK are taking advantage of the whole planet, and they have almost no ppl to take advantage of. In other words,this is partly a direct result of US/UK influence. And also, this is a finicial center, the seeds were led by the money the rich brought, with all the unrest in the world that money caused over the dacades, they not only need to face the lack of basic social essential production, they also face the foreigners who does no basic work to drain the city's rescourses. What they need is to do more work and rational thinking, prepare for the reality that this kind of life style will go down quickly with the devaluing of money, they need to try to co-exist with each other or find a better place to live a productive and fulfulling life. Fighting in this way is only losing, brings more uneasiness to the life in the city in total. There might be another explanation, is ppl already see no way out, and want to have some fun, but they don't have yards, not enouhh beach space. The west might also funded this. So many factors, they all play a part, the uncontinurous of life is the ultimate reason.
Those are absolutely terror tactics the police are utilizing in this video, there's no reason to beat unarmed civilians doing nothing but cowering as they're assaulted but instill terror in the populace
God damn the look on the poor guys face while he had his arms wrapped around his girlfriend or wife or whoever she was protecting her while the police beat them on the subway brought me to tears....i literally felt my stomach twist up into knot and it's still tight now
It was absolutely horrific to see these civilians being attacked at the subway. I can't even begin to imagine how terrifying it would be to go through it personally as it is honestly difficult to see on screen. Prayer's for Hong Kong
Yeah that's his fault he's attacking the police do you think they'll just stand there and let you push them around and the fact that they attacked first but people pity them that's pathetic
I am so proud of my home. I watched this with my family. The film is amazing even if it's the team first time and explain a lot of events and really touched our hearts. I cried many times with sadness and grief for what happened in my home. Although i left for safety i wish i could go back and witness my brothers and sisters taste of freedom. To my family and friends. Every part felt special as i have been there and seen everything. I grow up in hong kong and will always remember what happened. (⸝⸝o̴̶̷᷄﹏o̴̶̷̥⸝⸝)
what freedom? hong kong people cant vote for their government since british era and yet so many people migrate to hong kong that alone proof yall people not really needed freedom
@@iamhardwell2844i meant the Past 3years, and the new extraction bill really broke the tension not everyone can see. I live in hong kong my whole life. How can my experience relate to yours
watching this documentary i never once thought i didn’t see people. i didn’t think even a second that i want to see their faces. the people were there. the masks didn’t change that.
This documentary made me feel depressed and sick, knowing that efforts for the freedom of expression of these people can be in vain really bothered me The real world is cruel and for the first time in 33 years there will be no memory of the 1989 massacre, I don't think good is winning but at least I think the memory that it happened is marked here, and no one can erase it that
That this has less than half a million views is a travesty. Not only is the subject immediately important, but as a documentary it’s beautifully well done. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
It's cause most people saw the destruction these kids were doing to the city and decided not to support them. People turn away from these anarchist protestors.
Sad to see that people in the 'West' are refuseing to stand up for democracy and fall in old habits but these young people are risking their live for the smallest hope of freedom and democracy. Hugh respect for #FreeHongKong
Thank you so much for risking all your lives to report this momentous event in Hong Kong's history. This documentary has touched my heart. I am a Hong Konger who grew up in Canada and there really isnt a lot of documentaries of thiskind of topic. I find even western media is afraid of reporting it. Even my local colleagues or friends in Canada do not know about this during this whole event was happening.
During the British colonial rule over Hongkongers in 156, did Hong Kong people have the freedom to protest in the streets? Which of the 28 Hong Kong governors was elected by the Hong Kong people???
The worst thing is to imagine that democracy and freedom come without a fight. When you have one, you can't imagine life without it. However, tyrannical regimes tend to crush and limit those liberties to establish solid rule where only their will is present. Citizens must be vigilant warriors. Otherwise, nihilism will win and authoritarianism will emerge.
Seeing this unity of people all fighting for the same goal and helping each other out wherever they can is so fucking moving. I watched this whole thing with tears in my eyes.
I remember following this back in 2019 and it was the most moving and inspiring political movements I have witnessed, I truly hope that there are brighter days ahead of Hong Kongers.
Sure but it’s not going to show the HK terrorists attacking innocent civilians and setting them on fire. How about how they were caught using children to smuggle petrol bombs. How about how the HK terrorists went up and randomly stabbed police officers or how they ganged up and beat innocent civilians who tried to clear the roads.
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24:36 Jesus Christ, what the hell? Lowest level of force my ass. If that’s a sign off at least 1 police officer using extreme violence, than don’t know what is.
Thanks for this great production, revealing the truth to the whole world. Heartbreaking to revisit those terrible moments! Great respect to all those who played a part and sacrificed in this movement!
I‘m really impressed how brave this People fight for there sovereignty and freedom. It‘s so sad to see what everyhwere happens in the world. Every human should live how he want
Yea when have Satan charge 3/1yrs he wants control until second coming Jesus comes back all angels and saints this bout control and beast 666 system how Gonna resist end times book revelations unfolding with what bricks 🧱 need guns and uk don’t have them usa do
Glory to höng kongers!!! U have shown and woke the world up against CCP!!! Bravo ! May those who lost their lives in the protest RIP and those who lost their freedom be free once again!! 光復香港！
@@trod5902 i am very sincere , however im assuming you are reading what i said differently, i am simply talking of the many activists doing the right thing for their fellow hong kongers, I stand with any humans who oppose the BS their governments forcefully impose on them without consent. For those young and old to come together and fight for the belief they shared as a whole was something honorable to watch showing power of the people. i agree it is saddening to see other countries not making their voice known on a governmental level however politics does that unfortunately :( have a good day and stay humble.//cb
Thank you so much for doing this vice. I’ve been so hooked on this movement and damn near felt I was part of it myself. It’s incredible, inspiring so damn interesting the way everyday teens and young adults fight for freedom and keeping democracy. NYT has some dope videos about their tactics and gadgets and I just could not get enough of the vice content on this. Don’t get me started in the takeover of the university, how the line was held, even the lessons/training on making Molotov cocktails SO BADASS. America needs to follow your playbook on how to protest HK!! We did good with George Floyd but the magnitude and will of this is uncomprehending ❤️🤘🏽When I saw you guys did a 2.5 hour film on this my jaw hit the fkin floor, never been more excited about one of your videos!! If your from HK please comment your experience in these protests, and if there is a revival of this movement planned. THANK YOU SO MUCH VICE!!!
@@tofuyam7361 and you in China. Together we can all do what is best within our borders. So the one world government will find a people 1 step ahead of their scheming.
Imagine if BLM and all the protestors during that time demanded the release of ALL the black people in jail/prison. Yeah that's silly and we would never agree to it. Hong Kong police were so patient with these protestors until they became violent, blocking roads, attacking people who yelled at them for blocking the roads
@@sinistermind13 guy A was asking what's happening at the front and guy B replied sth but I can't really understand what he was saying. Sorry bout that.
@@imchy5196 oh my God I actually wrote down the wrong time stamp. What I meant to type was from 1:11:42 - 1:12:10 It's a small monologue from "the student" It's probably not much, but still interested in what he had to say after the PolyU incident.
@@sinistermind13 oh I see haha... It was basically about how he escaped from the site (seems like it's a planned route) but the protesters after him failed to escape as the riot police found out the escape route later. Hope it helps
It is simply amazing to see how the students as well as senior hongkongers are fighting for their freedom and democracy. They know that even despite being SAR of mainland, the judiciary system is autonomous under total control of HK. This allows a free and fair judgement of all its citizens. This bill was repealed just a few months later in Sept 2019. All the pain, sweat and tears with some sacrifices will not be forgotten. Salute to HK.
Having been there photographing some of these events when it first started in 2014 brought back a lot of memories. Its a shame what HK has become because of the authoritarian regime trying to force the people to kneel to them and follow their rules. So much for the no change for 50 years, although for those of us woke enough, we always knew that was never going to be the case as the big C would never let that happen once they gained control as they have now proven.
Really, cause the national security law was actually supposed to be passed back in 1997. China held back on it until the rioters started burning the city down.
it is apparent they want to de-westenize cities like Hong Kong and Shanghai. Asian mega cities being brought back down in shambles, economy slumped and people are leaving. what is happening is obvious for all to see. lockdown & Covid is just an excuse to keep people in line out of their will.
Amazing film. My heart hurts for the people of Hong Kong. I always wondered what happened to this subject. It seemed to disappear rapidly once it surfaced.
I was crying while i watched it. It’s too hard to hold the tears back, to see hk people losing their right, it’s so painful, but we all will stand with hk!
Everyone in my family who lives in Hong Kong has not noticed any change in their life lmao At first my family was supportive of the protest but it lasted too long and the protestors throwing trash to block the MTR, putting blockades to block roads, that is what turned them off the protestors
@@DevilishlybenevolentIf you live in HK, and your only concern is only work, making money, entertainment and shopping, that obviously would’t change. However, justice on HK is already gone , rule of law is being used to suppress opposition and people who criticise the government would be sent in jail, freedom of speech is restricted, media is being high level of control or even state owned media would be allowed eventually. All the things I talk about are in high level and not the thing show apparently.
@@ericyuen5946 What you describe is literally what I live in the US where politicians are bought and sold and push corporate talking points. The only difference between the US and China is that China doesn't do the corporations biddings, whereas that is reversed in the US. Rule of law? You should see what the US government does to people seeking independence or left leaning groups lmao
@@Devilishlybenevolent I don’t think at that moment, China and US gov is comparable. China obviously is just built by an authoritarian regime and the system, and the law, everything are built to suit that regime. Comparing US, the politicians still restrict by the system and the law, it avoids someone got too much power. But one point, I could said that people in US doesn’t mean they know much about politics, world history, conflicts and international visions, that’s the point why you think that the US government can do whatever they want, if you are talking about rights, first you should have a higher level of discipline, second, do you really think majority of people in democratic state are knowledgeable to supervise the government and ensure they are on the right tacks in their policies, obviously I don’t think people spend time on that, people in free state mainly spent time for their own lives, that’s why things got changing unless it turn bad enough to let you realise. Recently, the large groups of Chinese risking their lives crossing the border of Mexico to USA already telling everything, I don’t see that happen in China, LMAO .
@@ericyuen5946 There's literally THOUSANDS of Americans moving out cause its unaffordable to live in America, thousands alone are moving to Mexico and gentrifying things/making it more unaffordable to locals. You do see it happening in China, just not reported on the news. Lmao I welcome the Chinese people to move to America, see how shitty things are here. Large? Its a few hundred people, even thousands is nothing. There's a billion people in China. My own family has moved back to Hong Kong cause its unaffordable to live in the states on top of the rising sinophobia. Ever since covid and the constant China bashing, even the anti-China Chinese people here are facing discrimination and its only going to get worse. Me myself I would want to move to China, affordable housing, public transportation, just can't because its not easy to move there and I only speak Cantonese. Otherwise I'd move in a heartbeat. Society is safer, there isn't as many crazies, there's no daily mass shootings, why would anyone in their sane mind move to America? Those who come here are ignorant and think the US is like the movies they see in Hollywood, where the roads are paved with gold lmao
After watching helplessly at how the events unfolded in Hong Kong, it made me feel things so much more deeply and emphatic to what happens in Ukraine, the right to be free, the right to self determination. If HK doesn't have the legal standing to fight for its freedom, then let Ukraine be my version of HK. Autocrats will not win.
This was a beautiful and creatively produced documentary, and I hope all the participants are safe. That being said, let's go ahead and remove the phrasing "I was surprised to feel emotional while watching" from literally every interviewers' vocabulary from now on until the end of time. What is surprising about experiencing genuine human emotions when watching other humans go through relatable struggles?
I always wanted to visit Hong Kong. But now will never try to go somewhere that human rights are so easily mistreated and neglected. Carrie Lam has blood on her hands.
@Chatsta the protests here in Hong Kong were the most successful when they were using non-violent tactics such as non-cooperation and civil disobedience. the beginning of the end came when the situation became more violent and the government had an excuse to itself use more violence and paint the protesters as dangerous extremists, helping to sway public opinion. if the citizens were armed in HK, and fighting back with weapons, there would be a proportional response from China by bringing in the People's Liberation Army. And then we'd have another Tiananmen Square. Just as American Second Amendment fans would be wiped out if they actually tried to take on the US Army. It's a no-win situation for anyone. I love how the solution to any problem from the US is simple: more guns
I thought the British leased Hong Kong from China that whole time. Why did the British guy at the speech say Hong Kong will belong to the people but they gave Hong Kong to China. Why didn't anyone ask why China was there when the British had the ceremony saying Hong Kong will belong to Hong Kong
As an American, I was deeply touched by the Hongkongers flying the American flag. I feel they look up to and respect American democracy and freedom, and the fight we put up to gain that. That struggle that has been lost on many Americans, that many are content with letting our freedoms go, without any question or fight. I was most deeply touched by "The Daughter. To see the division in her family over this issue, that both bare doing the right thing. As a father of a daughter, it struck me to my heart to think of us being divided. Maybe I felt this more as I've been involved in law enforcement for most of my adult life, and unless my daughter was committing morally illegal acts, I feel I would have to defend my flesh and blood first, before the state. I haven't heard much of the struggle in Hong Kong lately, due to other world events. I pray that the fight continues, and for the success of the people of Hong Kong.
Being an Indian I can understand Hongkong struggle for independence. We had faced same issue and struggled since 200 years for freedom during British Era. I highly support the revolutionist fighting to free their country.
This is by far not the same , India is not independent first and second Hong kong was stolen from China by the british . So what are you supporting now , confusing .
A harrowing insight into you the reality of what happens when you live in a powerful country and the government removes your freedom. Nobody came to help them.
For anyone who reads this keep grinding and keep pushing. Whatever it is in life you want to do to after it life is to short. Life is a marathon not a sprint so go out there and live it up peace and one love! ✌🏽🙏🏽
Frogs squat before jumping high. Hong Kongers may be feeling lost and despair at the moment but THE people who want right things never lose in history. Look at South Korea. 80's in S. Korea had full of molotov cocktail, tear gas, violent police, conflicts between generations, families and especially the rich and the poor, fear, sacrifice, courage, and historical and political consciousness ... Surprising and sad to see it all in 2020's. S. Korea has also been ups and downs but moving forwards overall. H.K. please have a good rest for now before you jump.
Great film thank you for sharing! I love love seeing our young ppl standing up for their rights to change the oppression, and yes it’s everywhere! It’s truly sad their outcome has worsened. Your in my prayers HK keep fighting the good fight!
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There is nothing more powerful to see than the collective fight for freedom and rights. I find it deeply moving.
They are not a collective, they are sponsored by the CIA.
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@Not Convinced many of us were facing off against systems of oppression but were not able to build the numbers to build a movement able to make any meaningful change. I don't think we are finished yet though.
@@BicycleFunk we're only witnessing the beginning
I was just about to say this. POWERFUL
broke down in tears when the student was worried about his friends trapped in the university. a lot of brave young people.
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Its not Hong Kong's fight for freedom. Its American funded thugs who seek to cause trouble in the world's best nation. Think about it. Why would anyone cry "I want freedom" in the country that is more free than America? I live here. Only an idiot would think that Hong Kong people are not free. When did Vice start taking money from the US government to make propaganda?
Thank you
@AC DC cope
I am from Brazil and I knew little about the Hong Kong freedom and independence movement... until now. This documentary is very important to show us all that things like freedom of expression, human rights and self-determination of peoples are inalienable and non-negotiable values of a people, and that they must always be defended and maintained, a fight with vigilance and constancy, so that democratic values are not lost over time. Go, Hongkongers!
"You don't persevere because you have hope. You have hope because you persevere."
I want us all to remember this. That nothing changes without you in it. Hoping things will change means nothing will. It only changes if you are making an effort... no matter how small. Together, our small becomes large.
Well said. Your vision and words are powerful
Together we stand of all the darkness little star shines though little light the light won't die out
this documentary is heartbreaking
the situation in Hong Kong is heartbreaking
thank you for making such a profoundly moving documentary
Its not Hong Kong's fight for freedom. Its American funded thugs who seek to cause trouble in the world's best nation. Think about it. Why would anyone cry "I want freedom" in the country that is more free than America? I live here. Only an idiot would think that Hong Kong people are not free. When did Vice start taking money from the US government to make propaganda?
atleast hong kong police dont shoot unarmed citizen
One of the most moving documentary I’ve seen on Vice. Thank you for covering the real issues from the locals POV. I hope HongKongers will continue to fight for their freedom and democracy!
Its not Hong Kong's fight for freedom. Its American funded thugs who seek to cause trouble in the world's best nation. Think about it. Why would anyone cry "I want freedom" in the country that is more free than America? I live here. Only an idiot would think that Hong Kong people are not free. When did Vice start taking money from the US government to make propaganda?
They missed the other pov that initially supported the protestors and even marched with them, but they become domestic terrorists who blocked buses, trains, assaulted people with the aim of grinding the city to a halt. The public VERY FAST turned on them so when the NSL was introduced the general public welcomed it.
Just like with BLM, once you mess with peoples daily lives, you rapidly lose support.
Freedom and democracy are such meaningless words the west use to spur in stupid people. Do you think any country has real democracy? Are you completely free? Don’t forget all countries have laws, regulations, morals and a million other things to control people.
Yeah right fighting them with violence then victimize themselves when the police retaliated like they didn't start the fight what a world we live in😂😂😂
My heart broke for the daughter, when she said she could never enjoy the love and comfort in her father's home-cooking again, after what he did.
Mine too I’m still shaking my head that this and worse still happens this day and time my heart just breaks with sorrow for all humanity anymore but one day we will all see what truly avails is love and we’ll get it right someday it maybe the year 3092 but we will get it right!
Yeah we will get it right no matter how long
As a russian person watching this, I am so proud that there are people out there fighting against their authoritarian goverments. HongKongers do it in such a powerful and coordinated way. We use TG as well but unfortunately FSB tracks people quite quickly and you can get in prison for 15 years even for placing a small 'No War' sticker. We feel trapped and unfortunately are completely disjointed and fragmented as a society. Very proud of your the movement. Freedom to Hong Kong. Freedom to Ukraine. Freedom to all states under the authoritarian rule.
Can I send your dates to Putin? See ya in Gulag, comrade.
@@du2x467 bro 💀
Why don’t people seek refuge in other countries ? Coz that’s no way to live
I have never met this people or talked to them. But I am proud of these people.
There are good and evil in all countries. USA is no better. Credit Score affecting public perception, confusion built into every system, tireless programs and propaganda placing perfect imagery over true love for us and those near us. No choice but to be different and close ourselves off from the grand scheme. Backed into a corner we are forced into a feeling of hiding as if we do not deserve sun and sky. No wonder why no workers want to fill all the job vacancies.
The selflessness and courage displayed time after time in this documentary is overwhelming to watch. It makes me wonder if I could be as courageous in the same situation. My heart is with the people of Hong Kong. Love from the US
They are terrorists who attack ordinary citizens that disagree with them. They set a man on fire who objected to them vandalizing his neighborhood.
I was thinking the same thing and I hope so when that time does come.*
Thank you
@@williamfulk9574 In the US, those rioters attacking the Police would have been shot dead
@@williamfulk9574 From your perspective, 2 million Hong Kong residents are terrorist
Thank you VICE for making this video and spread out the message from Hongkongers to worldwide!
They are spreading propaganda and sharing edited footage. They won’t show footage of these terrorists ganging up on someone who they suspect is a mainland China supporter and nearly beat to death or the man they set on fire because he objected to them vandalizing his neighborhood.
Stay strong my brother.
@@MAN-hk9wq what strong? now all the loser hide and afraid to come out
Incredible documentary. I have felt so heartbroken for the people of Hong Kong for years. I truly loved visiting there and the people I've met.
Also wanted to point out a technical issue: overlapping subtitles at 46:01
wtf is he saying at 1:10:00 ?????? no subs, no translate???
Thank you
@@sinistermind13 that’s because the translators can’t hear them
youd better go away
I wonder how many people are still in prison, have been assaulted in prison, died of mistreatment/lack of care/covid in prison.
This movement acted as a huge eye opener for the rest of the world in regards to china's duplicity. It also served as an inspiration to many others on how and why fight tyranny. It may take a very long time but Hong Kong will recover and prevail as freedom and liberty always triumph...historical fact, nothing can change that, ever... Respect to Hong Kong for standing up !! (from one of the many volunteers labeled as "foreign agents" that tried to give you as much support as possible during these trying times, we think of you daily and you have a very special place in our hearts). Peace...
And it should serve as notice to all governments. Escalate on your people and they must escalate back or deserve the cages you rattle to hold rule. Quite simple that we demonstrate and you listen. One clubs, we all clubs. Violence begets violence. Support your people and they will support you.
Hong Kong is fine, calm down.
@@jukio02Pro hk people are so ignorant and such drama queens 😂😂
Yeah it's an eye opener that this protest is stupid instead of doing it peacefully they resorted to violence then victimize themselves when the police retaliated crazy right😂
HONGKONG WILL BE FREE AGAIN 🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰
There's a special place in hell for police who brutalize their citizens. I stand with the people of Hong Kong and hope they can take back their country.
will be now thats for sure
there is an even more special place for politicians who who enable this.
The young ppl shouldn't think that they should live like those finicial center yong ppl in US/UK, since US/UK are taking advantage of the whole planet, and they have almost no ppl to take advantage of.
In other words,this is partly a direct result of US/UK influence.
And also, this is a finicial center, the seeds were led by the money the rich brought, with all the unrest in the world that money caused over the dacades, they not only need to face the lack of basic social essential production, they also face the foreigners who does no basic work to drain the city's rescourses.
What they need is to do more work and rational thinking, prepare for the reality that this kind of life style will go down quickly with the devaluing of money, they need to try to co-exist with each other or find a better place to live a productive and fulfulling life.
Fighting in this way is only losing, brings more uneasiness to the life in the city in total.
There might be another explanation, is ppl already see no way out, and want to have some fun, but they don't have yards, not enouhh beach space. The west might also funded this.
So many factors, they all play a part, the uncontinurous of life is the ultimate reason.
Country? Wtf?
Those are absolutely terror tactics the police are utilizing in this video, there's no reason to beat unarmed civilians doing nothing but cowering as they're assaulted but instill terror in the populace
God damn the look on the poor guys face while he had his arms wrapped around his girlfriend or wife or whoever she was protecting her while the police beat them on the subway brought me to tears....i literally felt my stomach twist up into knot and it's still tight now
The whole HK police force are war criminals. This pain would never go away, deep down in every true HKers, Thank you, HK freedom fighters🎗
It was absolutely horrific to see these civilians being attacked at the subway. I can't even begin to imagine how terrifying it would be to go through it personally as it is honestly difficult to see on screen.
Prayer's for Hong Kong
Yeah that's his fault he's attacking the police do you think they'll just stand there and let you push them around and the fact that they attacked first but people pity them that's pathetic
记者有选择地报道说，这些被殴打的暴徒刚刚遭到反对他们的普通公民的血腥袭击，其中包括老人和儿童。这些记者都没有出现！
他们砸毁公共设施，群殴警察和游客甚至所有与他们不同政见者，在街上投掷燃烧瓶，但是你支持他们😂希望他们能到你的国家去
Finally some actual journalism! I'm sick of the "one star reviews" give us more of this!
今日BBC播Hong Kong fight of freedom 睇完好心痛😭我唔係香港人，但都身同感受😭真正香港人加油
Watching it in 2025 emotionally. And deep down I still have hope.
I am so proud of my home. I watched this with my family. The film is amazing even if it's the team first time and explain a lot of events and really touched our hearts. I cried many times with sadness and grief for what happened in my home. Although i left for safety i wish i could go back and witness my brothers and sisters taste of freedom. To my family and friends. Every part felt special as i have been there and seen everything. I grow up in hong kong and will always remember what happened. (⸝⸝o̴̶̷᷄﹏o̴̶̷̥⸝⸝)
You’re proud of people who vandalize their own city and gang up and beat people?
what freedom? hong kong people cant vote for their government since british era and yet so many people migrate to hong kong that alone proof yall people not really needed freedom
@@iamhardwell2844 that freedom is better then the control china have on hong kong now don't you think?
@@addieyukiplays5833 i live in hong kong about 5 years i dont see people here lack of freedom
@@iamhardwell2844i meant the Past 3years, and the new extraction bill really broke the tension not everyone can see. I live in hong kong my whole life. How can my experience relate to yours
This is what made VICE so successful. Wish they kept to their roots.
watching this documentary i never once thought i didn’t see people. i didn’t think even a second that i want to see their faces. the people were there. the masks didn’t change that.
This documentary made me feel depressed and sick, knowing that efforts for the freedom of expression of these people can be in vain really bothered me The real world is cruel and for the first time in 33 years there will be no memory of the 1989 massacre, I don't think good is winning but at least I think the memory that it happened is marked here, and no one can erase it that
i live in china 5 years i dont see China lack of freedom i only see american needs freedom more than anyone
That this has less than half a million views is a travesty. Not only is the subject immediately important, but as a documentary it’s beautifully well done. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
It's cause most people saw the destruction these kids were doing to the city and decided not to support them. People turn away from these anarchist protestors.
Sad to see that people in the 'West' are refuseing to stand up for democracy and fall in old habits but these young people are risking their live for the smallest hope of freedom and democracy.
Hugh respect for #FreeHongKong
The west is morally broken.
Having a disdain for the West won't help anybody. In fact, it will delight China.
Americans dont even know they lost the 1st and soon the 2nd Amendment.Worst of all they think the 'democratic' government is on their side.
Such a hard and difficult watch but such a well-made documentary. Made me emotional every few minutes. 加油 Hong Kongers! 💛💛💛
Thank you so much for risking all your lives to report this momentous event in Hong Kong's history. This documentary has touched my heart. I am a Hong Konger who grew up in Canada and there really isnt a lot of documentaries of thiskind of topic. I find even western media is afraid of reporting it. Even my local colleagues or friends in Canada do not know about this during this whole event was happening.
During the British colonial rule over Hongkongers in 156, did Hong Kong people have the freedom to protest in the streets? Which of the 28 Hong Kong governors was elected by the Hong Kong people???
Japan is always with Hong Kong and we support Hong Kong independence. Independence to Hong Kong and Glory to Hong Kong!
Japanese dog@@williamMaezawa
Japanese dog, do you want to be bombed by an atomic bomb for the third time@@williamMaezawa
@@yupei-bk2gs 1.4 billion people and still cannot produce a good car Haha Haha Haha Haha Haha only steal from others
Haven't watched but I know this is a banger documentary so I will comment and thumbs up. Great work from vice yet again, more of this please.
+5 social score for you!
ruclips.net/video/fUvf2BaXdTg/видео.html. !!
Brings back all my memories of 2019
Thanks Jennifer & teams for making this movie. It is really heartbreaking when we watched this again as a HongKonger
Thank you for posting this documentary !! 🙏
The worst thing is to imagine that democracy and freedom come without a fight. When you have one, you can't imagine life without it. However, tyrannical regimes tend to crush and limit those liberties to establish solid rule where only their will is present. Citizens must be vigilant warriors. Otherwise, nihilism will win and authoritarianism will emerge.
Thank you sir
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meanwhile american fighting for their human right
Thats why I see those americans who think communism will actually I get sad. They’re just creating problems for themselves
@@iamhardwell2844 Knowing you'll never fight for your own because you're more a G A M E R than a true believer of rights and freedoms, how laughable.
Seeing this unity of people all fighting for the same goal and helping each other out wherever they can is so fucking moving. I watched this whole thing with tears in my eyes.
I remember following this back in 2019 and it was the most moving and inspiring political movements I have witnessed, I truly hope that there are brighter days ahead of Hong Kongers.
I truly hope you get such “inspiring” political movements in your home country too.
@@wendiqiu3225 Don't worry, our government isn't perfect, but it's not horrendous enough to provoke this kind of reaction.
@@neos9934 MY government has done an awful job in the Trump Supporters Occupy Capital Hill Movement so idk what you are trying to prove here.
@@wendiqiu3225 When did i mention your government?
This video on RUclips is blocked in Hong Kong. Is it possible to put it on other platform such as Vimeo so more Hong Kongers can view it?
Sure but it’s not going to show the HK terrorists attacking innocent civilians and setting them on fire. How about how they were caught using children to smuggle petrol bombs. How about how the HK terrorists went up and randomly stabbed police officers or how they ganged up and beat innocent civilians who tried to clear the roads.
If you don't find an answer, I have tutorials and resources on watching content anywhere, using tools like privacy-redirect, website frontend for yt like invidious (I would post the link here, but could be marked as spam, but if you need a solution or help, content is there in privacy playlist).
Or could just answer question on how to watch.
Everyone should have access to information.
The productions is great, as usual VICE documentary.
But its not directly a vice documentary give credit where it is deserved. But I thank vice for the help of spreading it.
JUSTICE FOR HONG KONG! 🇭🇰
you can go and try
not only comment....
YEAH! 為香港伸張正義！ 🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰
24:36
Jesus Christ, what the hell? Lowest level of force my ass. If that’s a sign off at least 1 police officer using extreme violence, than don’t know what is.
watching the protests gave me massive goosebumps, Its just how could the government possibly ignore a protest of this quantity and power?
Thanks for this great production, revealing the truth to the whole world. Heartbreaking to revisit those terrible moments! Great respect to all those who played a part and sacrificed in this movement!
I‘m really impressed how brave this People fight for there sovereignty and freedom. It‘s so sad to see what everyhwere happens in the world. Every human should live how he want
Yea when have Satan charge 3/1yrs he wants control until second coming Jesus comes back all angels and saints this bout control and beast 666 system how Gonna resist end times book revelations unfolding with what bricks 🧱 need guns and uk don’t have them usa do
When I seen the man bleeding I was so upset they should actually listen bc they won’t stop this make me cry…
Thank you for posting this full film,!l
Glory to höng kongers!!! U have shown and woke the world up against CCP!!! Bravo ! May those who lost their lives in the protest RIP and those who lost their freedom be free once again!! 光復香港！
There can be NO future without FREEDOM
i feel so deeply for the things you have done to help the people of hong kong much love respect
are you kidding? hong kong was hung out to dry. if only the rest of the world wasnt so spineless
@@trod5902 i am very sincere , however im assuming you are reading what i said differently, i am simply talking of the many activists doing the right thing for their fellow hong kongers, I stand with any humans who oppose the BS their governments forcefully impose on them without consent.
For those young and old to come together and fight for the belief they shared as a whole was something honorable to watch showing power of the people.
i agree it is saddening to see other countries not making their voice known on a governmental level however politics does that unfortunately :( have a good day and stay humble.//cb
the protests may have been years ago, but we will never forget.
Excellent video Vice thank you 😌☺️👍
Thank you so much for doing this vice. I’ve been so hooked on this movement and damn near felt I was part of it myself. It’s incredible, inspiring so damn interesting the way everyday teens and young adults fight for freedom and keeping democracy. NYT has some dope videos about their tactics and gadgets and I just could not get enough of the vice content on this. Don’t get me started in the takeover of the university, how the line was held, even the lessons/training on making Molotov cocktails SO BADASS. America needs to follow your playbook on how to protest HK!! We did good with George Floyd but the magnitude and will of this is uncomprehending ❤️🤘🏽When I saw you guys did a 2.5 hour film on this my jaw hit the fkin floor, never been more excited about one of your videos!! If your from HK please comment your experience in these protests, and if there is a revival of this movement planned. THANK YOU SO MUCH VICE!!!
Why don't you lead a movement in the US that is similar and see what happens?
@@tofuyam7361 and you in China. Together we can all do what is best within our borders. So the one world government will find a people 1 step ahead of their scheming.
Imagine if BLM and all the protestors during that time demanded the release of ALL the black people in jail/prison.
Yeah that's silly and we would never agree to it. Hong Kong police were so patient with these protestors until they became violent, blocking roads, attacking people who yelled at them for blocking the roads
It is indeed a valid question:
“Why give up your bright future?”
An even better question:
Is the future even bright otherwise?
香港人要加油 🇭🇰🙏 thank u VICE for the great job
And really hope that YT wont remove or demonitise this great content!
What is he saying at 1:10:00 ???????
@@sinistermind13 guy A was asking what's happening at the front and guy B replied sth but I can't really understand what he was saying. Sorry bout that.
@@imchy5196 oh my God I actually wrote down the wrong time stamp. What I meant to type was from 1:11:42 - 1:12:10
It's a small monologue from "the student"
It's probably not much, but still interested in what he had to say after the PolyU incident.
@@sinistermind13 oh I see haha...
It was basically about how he escaped from the site (seems like it's a planned route) but the protesters after him failed to escape as the riot police found out the escape route later.
Hope it helps
@@imchy5196 thank you so much man!!!!
Seeing the so-called police brutality is really unbearable, and I hope that this group of people will one day get the retribution they deserve.
It is simply amazing to see how the students as well as senior hongkongers are fighting for their freedom and democracy. They know that even despite being SAR of mainland, the judiciary system is autonomous under total control of HK. This allows a free and fair judgement of all its citizens. This bill was repealed just a few months later in Sept 2019. All the pain, sweat and tears with some sacrifices will not be forgotten. Salute to HK.
Having been there photographing some of these events when it first started in 2014 brought back a lot of memories. Its a shame what HK has become because of the authoritarian regime trying to force the people to kneel to them and follow their rules. So much for the no change for 50 years, although for those of us woke enough, we always knew that was never going to be the case as the big C would never let that happen once they gained control as they have now proven.
it is more like a classic "appointment in samarra" scenario
Really, cause the national security law was actually supposed to be passed back in 1997. China held back on it until the rioters started burning the city down.
it is apparent they want to de-westenize cities like Hong Kong and Shanghai. Asian mega cities being brought back down in shambles, economy slumped and people are leaving. what is happening is obvious for all to see. lockdown & Covid is just an excuse to keep people in line out of their will.
Oh godness, I saw 1000000 angels protesting for the righteous in this movie. Humanity is indeed so warm.
No freedom anymore, so sad.
Amazing film. My heart hurts for the people of Hong Kong. I always wondered what happened to this subject. It seemed to disappear rapidly once it surfaced.
So many protests worldwide, and then shut down 😑
Pray for the freedom fighters and also the oppressors. Wish all the best to these strong people. Lots of love and support. Let the flower bloom 🇭🇰🇭🇰
thanks
I get deeply upset when i see my brothers & sisters fighting for their future. It's a scary time we're moving into but we MUST FIGHT
They are terrorists.
Send in the tanks
I was crying while i watched it. It’s too hard to hold the tears back, to see hk people losing their right, it’s so painful, but we all will stand with hk!
Everyone in my family who lives in Hong Kong has not noticed any change in their life lmao
At first my family was supportive of the protest but it lasted too long and the protestors throwing trash to block the MTR, putting blockades to block roads, that is what turned them off the protestors
@@DevilishlybenevolentIf you live in HK, and your only concern is only work, making money, entertainment and shopping, that obviously would’t change. However, justice on HK is already gone , rule of law is being used to suppress opposition and people who criticise the government would be sent in jail, freedom of speech is restricted, media is being high level of control or even state owned media would be allowed eventually. All the things I talk about are in high level and not the thing show apparently.
@@ericyuen5946 What you describe is literally what I live in the US where politicians are bought and sold and push corporate talking points. The only difference between the US and China is that China doesn't do the corporations biddings, whereas that is reversed in the US.
Rule of law? You should see what the US government does to people seeking independence or left leaning groups lmao
@@Devilishlybenevolent I don’t think at that moment, China and US gov is comparable. China obviously is just built by an authoritarian regime and the system, and the law, everything are built to suit that regime. Comparing US, the politicians still restrict by the system and the law, it avoids someone got too much power. But one point, I could said that people in US doesn’t mean they know much about politics, world history, conflicts and international visions, that’s the point why you think that the US government can do whatever they want, if you are talking about rights, first you should have a higher level of discipline, second, do you really think majority of people in democratic state are knowledgeable to supervise the government and ensure they are on the right tacks in their policies, obviously I don’t think people spend time on that, people in free state mainly spent time for their own lives, that’s why things got changing unless it turn bad enough to let you realise.
Recently, the large groups of Chinese risking their lives crossing the border of Mexico to USA already telling everything, I don’t see that happen in China, LMAO .
@@ericyuen5946 There's literally THOUSANDS of Americans moving out cause its unaffordable to live in America, thousands alone are moving to Mexico and gentrifying things/making it more unaffordable to locals.
You do see it happening in China, just not reported on the news. Lmao I welcome the Chinese people to move to America, see how shitty things are here. Large? Its a few hundred people, even thousands is nothing. There's a billion people in China.
My own family has moved back to Hong Kong cause its unaffordable to live in the states on top of the rising sinophobia. Ever since covid and the constant China bashing, even the anti-China Chinese people here are facing discrimination and its only going to get worse. Me myself I would want to move to China, affordable housing, public transportation, just can't because its not easy to move there and I only speak Cantonese. Otherwise I'd move in a heartbeat. Society is safer, there isn't as many crazies, there's no daily mass shootings, why would anyone in their sane mind move to America? Those who come here are ignorant and think the US is like the movies they see in Hollywood, where the roads are paved with gold lmao
And it ignited a fire in millions of souls.
Thank u so much for such a documentary 👍
Really? Ever been there? It’s a literal hell on earth that if I lived there I’d beg for the border with the mainland to be removed asap
If people are protesting peacefully and police use force to subdue the protest I call it "abuse of power"
YOU record the history of protesters of hongkongers who cherish freedom.
After watching helplessly at how the events unfolded in Hong Kong, it made me feel things so much more deeply and emphatic to what happens in Ukraine, the right to be free, the right to self determination. If HK doesn't have the legal standing to fight for its freedom, then let Ukraine be my version of HK. Autocrats will not win.
This was a beautiful and creatively produced documentary, and I hope all the participants are safe. That being said, let's go ahead and remove the phrasing "I was surprised to feel emotional while watching" from literally every interviewers' vocabulary from now on until the end of time. What is surprising about experiencing genuine human emotions when watching other humans go through relatable struggles?
Remember Hong Kong was free once upon a time! Pains to see people's future, everything they know got taken away in a blink of an eye... 🇭🇰
i believe only one film before this has ever brought me to tears. it was also a vice film. well done this is an incredible doccumentary.
“You don’t preserve because there is a hope. You have hope because you preserve.”
well said man
Can not help crying ...............
I always wanted to visit Hong Kong. But now will never try to go somewhere that human rights are so easily mistreated and neglected. Carrie Lam has blood on her hands.
Interesting that this video is blocked in Hong Kong
Americans, take notes. This is our future if we lose our democracy to liars and strongmen. Free Hong Kong! Freedom for All! People of the world unite!
@Chatsta 🤣
@Chatsta Americans have guns but the police state quickly squashed BLM protests.
@Chatsta the protests here in Hong Kong were the most successful when they were using non-violent tactics such as non-cooperation and civil disobedience. the beginning of the end came when the situation became more violent and the government had an excuse to itself use more violence and paint the protesters as dangerous extremists, helping to sway public opinion. if the citizens were armed in HK, and fighting back with weapons, there would be a proportional response from China by bringing in the People's Liberation Army. And then we'd have another Tiananmen Square. Just as American Second Amendment fans would be wiped out if they actually tried to take on the US Army. It's a no-win situation for anyone. I love how the solution to any problem from the US is simple: more guns
@@victorhuang3896 BLM "protesters" are enemies of American culture and cohesive society.
Is anyone able to share where the "Believer" is at 12:50? Beautiful views.
This hit like to me. Thanks for the amazing film/documentary.
I thought the British leased Hong Kong from China that whole time. Why did the British guy at the speech say Hong Kong will belong to the people but they gave Hong Kong to China. Why didn't anyone ask why China was there when the British had the ceremony saying Hong Kong will belong to Hong Kong
As an American, I was deeply touched by the Hongkongers flying the American flag. I feel they look up to and respect American democracy and freedom, and the fight we put up to gain that. That struggle that has been lost on many Americans, that many are content with letting our freedoms go, without any question or fight.
I was most deeply touched by "The Daughter. To see the division in her family over this issue, that both bare doing the right thing. As a father of a daughter, it struck me to my heart to think of us being divided. Maybe I felt this more as I've been involved in law enforcement for most of my adult life, and unless my daughter was committing morally illegal acts, I feel I would have to defend my flesh and blood first, before the state.
I haven't heard much of the struggle in Hong Kong lately, due to other world events. I pray that the fight continues, and for the success of the people of Hong Kong.
They fly the flag because they were funded by the CIA.
As a HongKonger who fought on the frontline, I give you my sincerest gratitude. 🫡
We,HKers, need to be stronger. Only then, will the victory be ours.
As a Hongkonger it’s hard to see the country crumble from a place that was once a paradise
Couldn't make it past 10 minutes. So very sad.
God bless the brave men and women of Hong Kong.
24:10 be advised it is very graphic but it really makes me sad as he is begging for his life when he is being treated like that
Being an Indian I can understand Hongkong struggle for independence. We had faced same issue and struggled since 200 years for freedom during British Era. I highly support the revolutionist fighting to free their country.
Ohh yeah, British rule of India has a lot of dark history such as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
This is by far not the same , India is not independent first and second Hong kong was stolen from China by the british . So what are you supporting now , confusing .
hong kong had more freedom than the US and the UK ....these idiot hongkies ruined almost everything .....
So then you support Khalistan? That is the more fitting comparison.
The difference is that Hong Kong is culturally Chinese
Thank you Vice!
think this is the first time in my 8 years of watching vice that ive came so early to a comment section so anyone else whos here hello:)
If forcing didn’t work, blending in would take them down when they least expect it
Thank you 🙏🏻
A harrowing insight into you the reality of what happens when you live in a powerful country and the government removes your freedom. Nobody came to help them.
This is a precious piece of record of an important incident in HK, which would be wiped out in future's HK...
For anyone who reads this keep grinding and keep pushing. Whatever it is in life you want to do to after it life is to short. Life is a marathon not a sprint so go out there and live it up peace and one love! ✌🏽🙏🏽
Facts beautifully said. I’ll continue to do so. We can’t take the simple things for granted.* ✨💕✨
One thing for sure is that Hong Kong will never be the same as before !
Visited twice mid 2000’s it was such a cool place 👍🏻
Yeah, HK was great before PRC moved in.
Freedom to Hongkong, revolution of our time 🇭🇰🙏🏻❤️
Frogs squat before jumping high. Hong Kongers may be feeling lost and despair at the moment but THE people who want right things never lose in history. Look at South Korea. 80's in S. Korea had full of molotov cocktail, tear gas, violent police, conflicts between generations, families and especially the rich and the poor, fear, sacrifice, courage, and historical and political consciousness ... Surprising and sad to see it all in 2020's. S. Korea has also been ups and downs but moving forwards overall. H.K. please have a good rest for now before you jump.
This documentary is the best one I had ever seen
This makes me Truelly great full for the right to protest and the freedom I have
Don't give China an inch-no matter where you live.
Thank you Vice
Great film thank you for sharing! I love love seeing our young ppl standing up for their rights to change the oppression, and yes it’s everywhere! It’s truly sad their outcome has worsened. Your in my prayers HK keep fighting the good fight!
✊🏽✊🏽 Don’t let them suppress your freedom, Fighting ✊🏽✊🏽
I hope to see that also would be awsome much love from usa
This Video is not available in HK region😀WE NOW HAVE FIREWALL JUST LIKE CHINA