Mount Davis: From Citadel to Campus
2015 · 0h 52m
Watch it tonight if you're hungry for a substantive documentary that weaves together architecture, history, and human testimony—this is exactly the kind of culturally rich, intellectually stimulating fare that rewards your attention. The 1967 riot testimonies combined with the campus transformation angle makes this a genuinely compelling deep-dive into Hong Kong's complicated past.
Plot
Once a military outpost, Mount Davis has been transformed into a vibrant learning center: the University of Chicago’s Hong Kong campus, designed to promote public education about cultural heritage. But beneath its modern facade lies a history of conflict and resilience. In this fascinating documentary, former detainees from the 1967 riots share haunting memories of their imprisonment, while historians and architects work to preserve the site's legacy.