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Taking Office in a Time of Crisis: 16 Documentaries on Key Issues Biden Inherits
These 16 FRONTLINE documentaries offer context on some of the biggest challenges the new administration faces.
January 19, 2021
As Agnes Chow Is Sentenced to Prison, Revisit What the Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Told FRONTLINE
Chow was featured in the February 2020 documentary “Battle for Hong Kong,” on last year’s mass pro-democracy protest movement.
December 3, 2020
Remembering the Tiananmen Square Crackdown, and the “Tank Man”
On June 4, 1989, Chinese troops opened fire on civilians in Beijing's Tiananmen Square — part of a bloody government crackdown on dissent that killed unknown numbers of unarmed pro-democracy protesters and bystanders throughout the city.
June 4, 2020
China Considers New National Security Law for Hong Kong
The Chinese government took another step towards curbing autonomy in Hong Kong this week, as its parliament announced that it would consider a bill to “safeguard national security” in the global financial center.
May 21, 2020
Hong Kong Struggles with Coronavirus, Renewing Residents' Anger
Perceived mismanagement of the health crisis has caused a wave of fresh anger in Hong Kong, even from residents who previously supported the government.
February 11, 2020
Inside the Battle for Hong Kong: “We’re Now at War”
Young people are at the heart of the Hong Kong protests. Meet one who's been called a "goddess of democracy," and another who turns to violence.
February 11, 2020
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