Ying Wa Girls’ School

Ying Wa Girls' School is a secondary school in Hong Kong. It is currently newsworthy due to the controversy surrounding the documentary film, 'To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self,' which chronicles the lives of six of its students over a decade. The film, directed by Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting, was initially pulled from Hong Kong cinemas three years ago due to concerns about consent from the interviewees. Recently, it was announced that the film would be screened at the Far East Film Festival in Italy. This has reignited the controversy, with at least one student featured in the documentary, identified as Ah Ling, publicly stating that she did not consent to the screening and was only notified by the school shortly before the announcement. The situation highlights ethical considerations in documentary filmmaking and the importance of informed consent, particularly when involving minors or vulnerable individuals. The school's role in the film's production and subsequent screening arrangements is under scrutiny.