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Stories of Pang Jai (2020)

Stories of Pang Jai (2020)

Documentary
Release Date: 2020, November 6
Directors: Jimmy Lo
Countries: Hong Kong
Production: Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Hong Kong Documentary Initiative, Journalism and Media Studies Centre, The University of Hong Kong, CNEX Foundation

Overview:

Until 2015, the government proposed land resumption without consultation to build a subsidized housing unit. In Hong Kong, where land is extremely expensive, it is not difficult to become a target for eradication if it is regarded as "no economic value". Cloth vendors roar for their common beliefs, between struggle and life, between politicians and bureaucrats, in Sham Shui Po "shacks", in the wind and rain, on sunny days, this is their living space.

Keywords:

street vendor garment