Acting as a human barrier to diffuse tensions between protesters and the police, volunteers of ‘Protect the Children’, recognizable by their bright yellow-vests, placed themselves on the frontlines of anti-government protests around Hong Kong throughout 2019. Through nuanced characters and stories, The ‘Thin Yellow Line’ Standing Between Hong Kong Police and Protesters highlights the impact citizen-led initiatives have on both protesters on the ground and towards the protection of democracy in Hong Kong.
Video Producer: Dayu Zhang
Reporter: Zoe Low
Reporter: Albert Han
Copy Editor: Joe Kainz
Senior Video Producer: Mantai Chow
Senior Video Producer: Nadeem Omar Shad
Executive Producer: Chieu Luu
Director of Video: Mat Booth