Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower is a compelling social documentary detailing the rise of activist Joshua Wong during the 2014 Hong Kong Umbrella Movement. Parents should be aware that the film depicts real-world…

Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower is a compelling social documentary detailing the rise of activist Joshua Wong during the 2014 Hong Kong Umbrella Movement. Parents should be aware that the film depicts real-world political unrest, featuring footage of police confrontations, mass protests, and intense verbal arguments…

None. There is no sexual content or mature physical intimacy depicted in this documentary.

Moderate. The film contains authentic footage of protestors being pushed by police, the use of pepper spray, and chaotic scuffles in the streets of Hong Kong. All violence is non-fictional and captured in a news-documentary style.

Mild. There are occasional uses of harsh language during heated protest arguments and intense political interviews, but nothing pervasive or extreme.

Light. There is a brief, incidental scene where individuals are shown smoking in the background during street protest footage.

Moderate. The film focuses heavily on political activism, the loss of autonomy, state surveillance, and the potential imprisonment of young protestors. These themes are serious and may cause concern for viewers not accustomed to political documentaries.

Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower runs 78 minutes, directed by Joe Piscatella, released in 2017.

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