The Battle For Hong Kong

Channel 4, today, 10.15pm

Filmed over eight months on the violent frontline of Hong Kong’s street protests, this documentary goes behind the headlines to tell the story of how the lives of five young activists were changed forever.

Exclusive footage shows police losing control of the situation as the violence spirals.

“I feel like I am basically at war,” says one activist.“if I die... and Hong Kong gets democracy... I’ll be OK with that.”