City of Imagination: Kowloon Walled City 20 Years Later

2014 | 17 minutes | 6.3 ★ (3)

City of Imagination: Kowloon Walled City 20 Years Later
  • Overview

    The Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong was once the densest place on earth, a virtually lawless labyrinth of crime, grime, commerce and hope. A Wall Street Journal documentary tracks its colorful legacy and brings the place alive 20 years later.

  • Release Date

    02 April 2014

  • DirectingDiana Jou
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