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  • 2020
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 23 m
  • 2020
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 23 m

Summary Denise Ho - Becoming the Song profiles the openly gay Hong Kong singer and human rights activist Denise Ho. Drawing on unprecedented, years-long access, the film explores her remarkable journey from commercial Cantopop superstar to outspoken political activist, an artist who has put her life and career on the line in support of the deter...

Directed By: Sue Williams

Written By: Sue Williams

  • 2020
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 23 m
  • 2020
  • Kino Lorber
  • 1 h 23 m

Denise Ho: Becoming the Song

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Summary Denise Ho - Becoming the Song profiles the openly gay Hong Kong singer and human rights activist Denise Ho. Drawing on unprecedented, years-long access, the film explores her remarkable journey from commercial Cantopop superstar to outspoken political activist, an artist who has put her life and career on the line in support of the deter...

Directed By: Sue Williams

Written By: Sue Williams

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Jul 1, 2020
I went into the film knowing nothing about the Cantopop star, and came away from it as an instant fan rejuvenated by my connection to every soul throughout the world currently fighting to preserve human rights against the rising tide of totalitarianism.
By Matt Fagerholm FULL REVIEW
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Jul 2, 2020
The film does an excellent job of introducing the pop star to unfamiliar audiences, contextualizing her activism and, more broadly, examining the role art can play in shaping our beliefs.
By Lovia Gyarkye FULL REVIEW
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Aug 13, 2020
Denise Ho: Becoming the Song offers an affecting timeline of a political awakening of a person, of a movement, and of a generation utterly frustrated with the machinations of oppression.
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Jul 2, 2020
An entertaining and informative new documentary, Denise Ho: Becoming the Song, reveals the singer’s motivation and personal sacrifices while also offering a vital survey of Hong Kong history and the fight for independence.
By Jude Dry FULL REVIEW
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Jul 1, 2020
Denise Ho — Becoming the Song presents a thoughtful, if surprisingly reserved portrait, of Hong Kong-born, Montreal-reared singer Denise Ho, the first Cantopop superstar to come out publicly as gay.
By Leslie Felperin FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Aquarian Works, Ambrica Productions
Release Date Jul 1, 2020
Duration 1 h 23 m
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Website https://www.kinolorber.com/film/denise-ho-becoming-the-song
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