1. This new documentary of @hoccgoomusic — opened in American virtual cinemas on July 1 — charts her entertainment career and political activism, contextualizing her present journey as a world-renowned independent artist boycotted by Beijing and virtually all big-name sponsors.
2. It begins with her formative years in Montréal, return to Hong Kong for a singing competition just before the 1997 handover, early days in the Cantopop industry as a mentee of the legendary Anita Mui, and subsequent local breakthrough.
3. Then it covers her foray into the Chinese market, decision to come out at a historic L.G.B.T. march eight years ago, as well as her participation in the Umbrella Movement and the ongoing anti-government protests.
4. I’ve long respected her and come to see her entire body of work in a new light since 2014. I got to know her personally three years ago. Now we work together on our international advocacy and, whenever she’s free, chat about music and politics. 
5. Yet at the end of the day, I’m still a fan blasting “Synchronized Swimming” on loop. The film depicts her as a genuine superstar who embodies Hong Kong’s creativity, cosmopolitanism, and progressive values. It’s full of rare footage showing her real persona behind the scenes.
6. I did these interviews about her in New York last fall. So much has changed already between then and now. For her, however, the determination to fight for Hong Kong’s future is stronger than ever.
7. I’m honored to take part in this project, which also features @AnthonyWongPMPS, @kiri_ttt, and @victoriatinbor1, among others. Enjoy. (Don’t listen to her tell you that “A Thousand Me” was her debut single. The correct answer is “Chibi Maruko-chan”!)
