Description: THE HONG KONGER is a documentary by the Acton Institute. Hong Kong newspaper publisher and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai finds himself in the crosshairs of China and must choose between defending Hong Kong’s long-standing liberties or his own freedom.
SHARE THE FILM Tweet Share Reddit Share WhatsApp ADDITIONAL VIEWING OPTIONS Spanish (Dubbed) Portuguese (Dubbed) Chinese Traditional (Subtitles) Chinese Simplified (Subtitles) Watch Trailer ABOUT THE FILM T HE HONG KONGER is a documentary by the Acton Institute. When Hong Kong’s basic freedoms come under attack, newspaper publisher and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai finds himself in the crosshairs of the state and must choose between defending Hong Kong’s long-standing liberties, or his own freedom.
Jimmy’s story is one that cannot die in a prison cell—it is one that must reignite a persistent movement to defend the cause of freedom for Hong Kongers, for China as a whole, and humanity everywhere. You can make a difference. Learn about the three ways you can get involved with the film.
Lai Chee-Ying, also known as “Jimmy Lai,” is a successful Hong Kong entrepreneur, media mogul, and democratic activist who fled, young and penniless, to Hong Kong from mainland China. Lai eventually founded Apple Daily, one of the most well-read newspapers in Hong Kong.