Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower

Released May 26, 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

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.

May 27, 2017

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Gwilym Mumford

Guardian

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.

Rated: 4/5

May 27, 2017

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Matt Fagerholm

RogerEbert.com

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

Rated: 3/4

May 26, 2017

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Christopher Campbell

Thrillist

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

Feb 9, 2018

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Kanin Srimaneekulroj

Bangkok Post

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.

Jun 9, 2017

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Docu shows brave teen taking on oppressive government.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 6, 2017

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Oliver Z

In the name of justice, manipulated by others, without the support of Westerners, pressed you can not stand out, but is just a puppet manipulated by others. You can forget your own roots and soul, why do you think you can stand up for Hong Kong. You are just a pathetic person who has been brainwashed.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Such a biased film.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/02/19

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Audience Member

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/25/18

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Joe Piscatella

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Mark Rinehart

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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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