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Movie Info

When China's Communist Party breaks its promise of autonomy to Hong Kong, a teenager rallies thousands of kids to occupy the streets and becomes an unlikely leader and dissident.

Genre:

documentary
Original Language:

English
Director:

Joe Piscatella
Producer:

Mark Rinehart, Matthew Torne
Writer:

Joe Piscatella
Release Date (Theaters):

May 26, 2017 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

May 26, 2017
Runtime:

1h 19m
Production Co:

June Pictures

Cast & Crew

Joshua Wong

Joe Piscatella
Director

Joe Piscatella
Writer

Mark Rinehart
Producer

Matthew Torne
Producer

Matthew Sultan
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Critic Reviews for Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower

All Critics (14) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (1)

This is a film of highs and lows; there is no middle ground, no moment of silence, reflection, or introspection. It's like watching a prospective candidate give a mannered and rehearsed 80-minute speech on the campaign trail.

May 27, 2017 | Full Review…

Sam Fragoso
TheWrap
Teenager vs Superpower does a solid job of contextualising this larger ideological battle, with talking heads and archive footage, but it's always clear that the focus here is Wong.

May 27, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Gwilym Mumford
Guardian
A stirring ode to the power of the individual in a society that values conformity over individuality.

May 26, 2017 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Matt Fagerholm
RogerEbert.com
Joe Piscatella, the director, dives in immediately to set a speedy pace. He also provides a quick summary of Hong Kong's recent history, and looks to the future.

May 25, 2017 | Full Review…

Ken Jaworowski
New York Times
Capturing every key moment with ... immediacy and tension ... director Piscatella maintains an engaging grip on his unassuming subject's ascendancy.

May 25, 2017 | Full Review…

Michael Rechtshaffen
Los Angeles Times
It's amazing and heartening to see people coming together peacefully, cooperatively, and above all, effectively.

May 24, 2017 | Full Review…

Tasha Robinson
The Verge
Once you realize Joshua Wong is a tough egg to crack, this straightforward yet comprehensive chronicle of his triumphs is more than engrossing enough.

February 9, 2018 | Full Review…

Christopher Campbell
Thrillist
While the results of the movement are a foregone conclusion, it's hard not to admire the courage of Wong and his group of friends.

June 9, 2017 | Full Review…

Kanin Srimaneekulroj
Bangkok Post
Docu shows brave teen taking on oppressive government.

June 6, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Barbara Shulgasser
Common Sense Media
A remarkable story of David vs. Goliath come to life. Important and inspiring for these times, to see that even in the face of overwhelming odds, everyday teenagers made change possible by forcing one of the mightiest nations on the planet to take notice.

May 30, 2017 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…

Diva Velez
TheDivaReview.com
Director Joe Piscatella captures the drama.

January 27, 2017 | Full Review…

Larry Ong
Epoch Times
There is a clarity and urgency to Piscatella's documentary that lends it the feel of a political thriller.

January 20, 2017 | Full Review…

Allan Hunter
Screen International