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Deep Dive: YP1967 (2017)

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YP1967
YP1967 focuses on the Hong Kong leftist riots that occurred five decades ago. The documentary features six ex-young prisoners who share their personal experiences for the first time. It addresses their complex feelings of love and hate towards their country, as well as their views on honor and dishonor as convicted criminals. The film emphasizes the themes of truth-seeking and reconciliation with the past. It presents a narrative that intertwines individual stories with broader societal issues, reflecting on why an entire generation remains hesitant to discuss their past, even after 50 years.

Why Watch

  • •Meet six ex-young prisoners from the Hong Kong riots.
  • •Find out why a generation avoids discussing their past.
  • •See personal stories of honor and dishonor in Hong Kong.

Did You Know

•The documentary features six ex-young prisoners sharing their stories.
•The Hong Kong leftist riots occurred 50 years prior to the film's release in 2017.
•The film has a duration of 72 minutes.

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Hong Kong historyPolitical activismPrison reform