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Deep Dive: Be Water (2020)

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Be Water
The documentary 'Be Water' covers the events of the clash in West Kowloon on October 20, 2019, during a march organized by the Civil Human Rights Front. The police issued an objection notice to the march, which escalated into a confrontation between protestors and law enforcement. The film captures the dynamic nature of the protestors, who moved fluidly, dispersing and re-assembling while facing police actions. Through its focus on this specific event, the film provides insight into the broader context of social activism in Hong Kong. It illustrates the tactics used by protestors in response to police presence and the ongoing social movement in the region, emphasizing the significance of this clash within the larger narrative of the Hong Kong protests.

Why Watch

  • •See the clash between police and protestors in Hong Kong.
  • •Find out how protestors adapted their tactics during the march.
  • •Meet the Civil Human Rights Front and their role in protests.

Did You Know

•The clash in West Kowloon occurred on October 20, 2019.
•The march was organized by the Civil Human Rights Front.
•Police issued an objection notice to the march before it began.
•The documentary has a duration of 17 minutes.

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Hong Kong protestsSocial activismCivil rights movements