Because I Choose Freedom(2022)
A Hong Kong journalist’s difficult decision to leave the city
Because I Choose Freedom Synopsis
Matthew Leung Ming-hong had been working as a breaking-news reporter for six years in Hong Kong but recently emigrated to the United Kingdom because of concerns about growing restrictions on journalists working in the city. Three Hong Kong media outlets popular with the opposition have folded in just six months, following the introduction of a controversial national security law in Hong Kong on June 30, 2020, raising fears about the future of press freedom in the city. The 29-year-old is starting a new life in Britain’s northern city of Manchester and plans to eventually resume his journalism career in Europe.
Because I Choose Freedom (2022) is a documentary film directed by Lea Li, released on February 4, 2022 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Matthew Leung Ming-hong. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Lea Li
- Production:
- SCMP Films
- Status:
- Released
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The main cast of Because I Choose Freedom (2022) includes Matthew Leung Ming-hong. The film was directed by Lea Li. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Because I Choose Freedom was released on February 4, 2022 and runs for 13m.
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