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Revolution of Our Times

Name: Revolution of Our Times
Director: Kiwi Chow Kwun-Wai
Released: 2021
Duration: 152 min

Representation Score

9.0/10

Excellent

2021

Director

Kiwi Chow Kwun-Wai

Runtime

152 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Revolution of Our Times serves as a powerful piece of participatory media that prioritizes collective action over individual stories. It excels in its cultural representation, effectively deconstructing state-centric narratives to highlight the voices of a population fighting for self-determination. The film's strength lies in its ability to challenge traditional hierarchies, particularly regarding gender roles in civil unrest. By documenting women as leaders and tactical planners, it avoids submissive clichés common in historical depictions of unrest. However, the documentary's focus on a specific political movement limits its scope. While it captures a diverse demographic, it lacks specific narrative arcs for LGBTQ+ individuals or dedicated representation for people with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Revolution of Our Times have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film captures a social atmosphere within protest camps where various sexual orientations coexist. While diverse identities are present within the collective struggle, specific LGBTQ+ character arcs are not the primary focus of the narrative.

How does Revolution of Our Times portray gender?

Good

Women are shown as active participants in both strategic planning and frontline engagement. The film highlights their leadership and ability to act during the resistance, challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Revolution of Our Times?

Good

The cast is predominantly from Hong Kong, reflecting the local context. Diversity is expressed through the political and cultural distinction from a dominant power.

How does Revolution of Our Times represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative centers on the fight for civil liberties against an oppressive state. It portrays the movement as a necessary rebellion against systemic corruption and centralized power.

Does Revolution of Our Times include disability representation?

Fair

There is no explicit focus on the experiences of disabled individuals. The footage shows the physical toll of protests on bodies but lacks dedicated representation for those with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Highlights women's leadership and tactical roles in civil unrest.
Provides a strong platform for cultural identity and the struggle for civil liberties.
Challenges dominant geopolitical hierarchies through a lens of collective ability to act.

Limited or Absent

Lacks specific, centralized narrative arcs for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Provides limited visibility or dedicated focus on disability ability to act and neurodivergence.
Maintains a largely homogeneous ethnic cast due to its specific geographic subject matter.

Official Synopsis

Throughout Hong Kong’s history, Hongkongers have fought for freedom and democracy but have yet to succeed. In 2019, a controversial extradition bill was introduced that would allow Hongkongers to be tried in mainland China. This decision spurred massive protests, riots, and resistance against heavy-handed Chinese rule over the City-State. Award-winning director Kiwi Chow documents the events to tell the story of the movement, with both a macro view of its historical context and footage and interviews from protestors on the front lines.

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