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PBS Online Film Festival  2012 Festival | Once Upon a Rooftop

A visual portrait of those who live on the rooftops of mid-rises in Hong Kong Details

 

Program: PBS Online Film Festival

Episode: 2012 Festival | Once Upon a Rooftop

Once Upon a Rooftop is a visual portrait of the families and individuals who live on the rooftops of mid-rises in Hong Kong. The inhabitants have no rights in terms of ownership or tenancy and yet are allowed to have water, gas, electricity and even postal addresses by the government.

Duration: (29:10)
Premiere Date: 02/27/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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