Forgotten Bird of Paradise

August. 21,2009      
Rating:
8.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

An undercover documentary filmed in West Papua, providing a rare and moving insight into the long forgotten struggle for freedom of the Papuan people from Indonesian rule. For over 45 years a bitter independence struggle has been fought there between native Papuans and the occupying Indonesian regime, largely unnoticed by the outside world. It is estimated that at least 500,000 Papuans have been killed since the occupation of their land began. Thousands more have been victims of human rights abuses or 'disappeared' for voicing their support of the independence movement. Forgotten Bird of Paradise provides a rare and moving insight into a long forgotten struggle, and reveals how the Papuan peoples resilience and determination for freedom burns stronger now than at any time in history.

Reviews

Ploydsge
2009/08/21

just watch it!

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Breakinger
2009/08/22

A Brilliant Conflict

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Micah Lloyd
2009/08/23

Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

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Bob
2009/08/24

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

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