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202224 minPGdocumentary

The Black Wall

202224 minPGdocumentary

A senior Cantonese opera singer faces a complaint related to the National Security Law while performing on stage in Hong Kong.

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A senior Cantonese opera singer faces a complaint related to the National Security Law while performing on stage in Hong Kong.

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Anson Makdirector

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Senior Cantonese opera singer Sam Chan performs on stage in Hong Kong. Offstage, she confronts personal fears and challenges amid a complaint related to the National Security Law. The 24-minute documentary follows her experiences, revealing the pressures faced by artists in a politically charged environment. Chan's story reflects the tensions between creative expression and legal constraints in contemporary Hong Kong.

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