Systems Down: Challenging the status quo
What drives some young people to risk their lives and fly in the face of absolute power? Using immersive camera work and a heart-pounding soundtrack, Faceless takes us to the frontline of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong to meet four such young people. With total candour and wearing their protest face masks for anonymity, activists simply identified as the Artist, the Believer, the Daughter and the Student share their stories. Despite their different walks of life, what unites these four is their willingness to fight against a controversial extradition bill in an effort to protect the "one country, two systems" promise made by China. As they take to the streets, they face tactical problems with creativity and counter police brutality with commitment and unity. When the clashes between police and activists become increasingly violent and police fire live bullets into the crowd, each has to re-examine their own intentions, philosophies and personal relationships. Aisha Jamal
Faceless and it's Q&A are presented with support from the U.S. Consulate General of Toronto
This event has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.
MEDIA COVERAGE
- The Hollywood News - Trailer for Jennifer Ngo’s documentary 'Faceless'- set to land at Hot Docs
- Women and Hollywood - INTERVIEW w. director Jennifer Ngo
- Screen Daily - Hong Kong’s 2019 pro-democracy movement is seen through the eyes of four anonymous young activists