“Fight for freedom” and “Stand with Hong Kong” were the messages that reverberated across the globe during the 2019 Hong Kong pro-democracy protests. Hundreds of thousands of protesters decried the Fugitive Offenders amendment bill on extradition by the Hong Kong government, which would have allowed Mainland China to summon people across the border for trial. As a result, Hong Kong witnessed one of the largest series of demonstrations in the history of the country.
Documenting the heart of the protests and introducing remarkable individuals whose fearlessness prevailed over threats of violence is the documentary film When a City Rises. It is the collective work of seven Hong Kong filmmakers, who filmed the protests through different lens, but with one message of hope and solidarity in the midst of chaos. In Australia, When a City Rises becomes available for streaming on demand, and using this guide you can find out how and where to watch it.
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When a City Rises documentary preview
In March 2019, the world saw images of protesters in black calling their government to protect their freedom. While the Hong Kong government suspended their highly controversial bill in June, protests grew bigger in strength and number in response to the violence inflicted on the protesters by the police. By September, the government withdrew the bill.
When a City Rises particularly follows some Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters – a 21-year-old law student, a teenage couple, and a young father of two in their dangerous fight for a democratic future. The unbearably tense picture offers the most complete accounts of the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, allowing audiences to relive moments which have inspired other protests that followed worldwide.
The investigative documentary film is directed by Evie Cheung, Cathy Chu, Huang Yuk-Kwok , Kar Man Ip, Iris Kwong, Jenn Lee, and Han Yan Yuen; while Yuling Cho, Cathy Chu, Amy Ip, Sharon Yeung, are Han Yan Yuen are credited for the movie’s cinematography. Find out when you can watch it in Australia with the information below.
When a City Rises release date
In one of the country’s most crucial events, which were broadcast across international media, relationships suffer and form amidst tear gas – the fearlessness and patriotism that fuels it is captured in When a City Rises.
The documentary had its international premiere last year at Warsaw International Film Festival, New Zealand Film Festival, and Sydney Film Festival, among others. Finally, after several months, it will be available on streaming TV. In Australia, When a City Rises premieres on DocPlay and becomes available starting 26th May 2022.
Which streaming TV services show When a City Rises?
To watch When a City Rises, DocPlay exclusively streams the documentary film in Australia. If you’re a new customer, you can watch it using their 14-day free trial.
| Streaming TV | When a City Rises 2021 documentary |
|---|---|
| DocPlay | Yes |
| BINGE | No |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| Amazon Prime | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
You can also check out this streaming TV guide to search for other documentaries and which streaming services they’re on.
How to watch When a City Rises in Australia?
DocPlay houses over a thousand of documentaries that you can watch on demand. A new addition to its ever-expanding catalogue of content is the award-winning documentary When a City Rises, chronicling the 2019 Hong Kong protests, offering shocking footage, and telling the stories of some of the people who made sacrifices to make their voices heard.
Stream When a City Rises on DocPlay
The protests in Hong Kong portrayed from the inside by young activists in a riveting film about an entire generation marching together is the soul of When a City Rises. If you’re a new customer, you can take advantage of DocPlay’s 14-day free trial to stream the movie on demand.
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When a City Rises trailer
Here’s the trailer for the documentary When a City Rises.
Other documentaries on DocPlay
DocPlay is home to a huge range of must-see documentary shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From crime and docudrama to travel and lifestyle, you’re never short of something to watch, all created by brilliant filmmakers from across the globe.
New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include favourites like Fortune Fights, JFK: Destiny Betrayed, and 2040. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to the best documentaries on DocPlay below so there’s always something to search and watch.
Streaming devices for watching When a City Rises
Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to watch When a City Rises with DocPlay.
Devices supported on DocPlay
- Apple TV: Yes – Download app via the App Store.
- Apple AirPlay: Yes – Use AirPlay to connect to your Apple TV from the DocPlay iOS app or website.
- Fetch TV: Yes – Available on all models.
- Xbox One: Yes
- Smart TV: Yes – Available on Samsung.
- iOS devices: Yes – Download the app from App Store.
- Android devices: Yes – Download the app from Google Play Store.
- Android TV: Yes – Available on all Sony Android TVs and other Android TV devices.
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Cast shows directly to your TV using Chromecast from the DocPlay iOS & Android apps or website.
- Foxtel IQ: Yes – Find DocPlay app on the internet-connected iQ.
