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ABOUT THE FILM

THE 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.

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About Jimmy Lai

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.

Lai was sentenced in April to 14 months in prison for his role in pro-democracy protests.

Now, CCP leadership are doing everything in their power to eradicate Lai’s name and memory as they continue to snuff out threats to the CCP’s absolute power.

Upcoming Screenings

Grand Rapids, MI

March 27, 2023

Kuyper College

Malibu, CA

March 28, 2023

Pepperdine School of Public Policy

Lyon, France

March 29, 2023

Comité pour la Liberté à Hong-Kong

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

March 31, 2023

Brazilian Institute for Law and Religion

Kennesaw, GA

April 13, 2023

Kennesaw State University

Vienna, Austria

May 3, 2023

Stand with Hong Kong Vienna