Lessons in Dissent

Feature length documentary, Lessons in Dissent, is a kaleidoscopic, visceral experience charting rise a new generation of Hong Kong democracy activists.

Dedicated to stopping the introduction of National Education, a showdown with the government seems inevitable for 15 year old schoolboy Joshua Wong. Meanwhile classmate Ma Jai fights political oppression on the streets and in the courts.

Catapulting the viewer on to the streets of Hong Kong and into the heart of the action. The viewer is confronted with the oppressive heat, the stifling humidity and air thick with dissent.

Filmed over 18 months the film provides an insider's perspective on democracy activists currently rocking Hong Kong and their teenager leader, Joshua Wong, who recently featured on the front cover of Time magazine.

Lessons in Dissent premiered at the 38th Hong Kong International Film Festival earlier this year to much acclaim. This is the first time the film has been shown in London.