【Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards】 "Letters from the Imprisoned: Chow Hang Tung" Nominated for Best Documentary Short Film - Results to Be Announced Today
"Letters from the Imprisoned: Chow Hang Tung", part of Green Bean Media's “Hongkongers: A Re-Collection” series, has been nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 61st Golden Horse Awards. The results are set to be announced today (23 November 2024) in Taiwan. This week’s political turmoil in Hong Kong serves as a reminder of the countless untold stories, both inside and outside prison walls, that have yet to be documented.
Over the past few days, 45 out of 47 pro-democracy figures were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 4 to 10 years for subversion, following a controversial national security trial related to their organisation and participation in a primary election. Meanwhile, Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, continues to defend himself in court against charges of collusion with foreign forces. Among those still behind bars is Chow Hang Tung, former Vice-Chairperson of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China and the central figure in the nominated short film.
"Letters from the Imprisoned: Chow Hang Tung" is a story of belief, freedom, and human rights, set against the chilling backdrop of escalating repression. Under the National Security Law, the number of political prisoners in Hong Kong continues to rise. Each detainee embodies the values and beliefs that Hongkongers have long strived to uphold. While their liberties are stripped, and their voices suppressed, our role as media is to faithfully document their stories — to transcend prison walls and self-censorship, and let the truth speak.
From production to broadcast, “Letters from the Imprisoned: Chow Hang Tung” carries an immense social responsibility. As members of the media, we cannot close our eyes or shut our ears. Chow Hang Tung’s words pierce through prison walls, standing as tangible evidence of truth and a counterforce to imposed silence. Even when the world around us seems muted, as long as someone records and reports, silence is never absolute.
This nomination bolsters Green Bean Media's resolve to continue on this path, regardless of the outcome. Like Chow Hang Tung, who remains steadfast in her beliefs despite incarceration, resilience lies at the core of Green Bean Media as a diasporic outlet. We remain unwavering in our commitment to documenting truth and amplifying suppressed voices.
We extend our gratitude to every supporter, every interviewee willing to share their story, and everyone who continues to believe in the power of truth. No matter how tall the walls or oppressive the silence, belief will always find a way to break through. We hope you will stand with us in safeguarding this responsibility until silenced voices are freed, and the walls come tumbling down.
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▶️ "Letters from the Imprisoned: Chow Hang Tung" Animated Version (English)
▶️ Chow Hang-tung's Prison Letters (Part 1) Audio Version (Cantonese)
▶️ Chow Hang-tung's Prison Letters (Part 2) Audio Version (Cantonese)
https://youtu.be/jj1s5Kx2u58
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Also revisit:
▶️ A Reshaped Hong Kong under the Trial of the 47
▶️ Walking Around - Critical Moments of The Trial of the 47
▶️ Walking Around EP120 Sentencing in the Trial of the 47 and Jimmy Lai's First Testimony in Court https://youtu.be/07x7Z-7cMJk
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