Films
Land Rights
This video describes and compares community concessions on state land, individual land ownership and communal ownership of territory. The video is especially for communities whose land rights have not…
If Not Us Then Who - Song
Based on Dadang Pohon Tua’s song, “Siapa Lagi Kalau Bukan Kita” (“If not us then who”), each singer sings the chorus in their mother tongue language. Their message is clear: Speak your…
Territories of Life Introduction
The Territories of Life toolkit is a series of 10 short videos that shares stories of resistance, resilience and hope with communities on the frontline of the global rush for land. The aim of the…
Leaders of the Next Generation
Indigenous youth leaders from Indonesia and the Philippines share their views on leadership, culture and indigenous self determined development. (AMAN / The Samdhana Institute / LifeMosaic, 2014)
Message from the Maasai
The Maasai from Tanzania are one of Africa’s oldest tribes. The Tanzanian government has just announced that it plans to evict thousands of Maasai families from their lands so that wealthy tourists…
Fever: trailer (English)
Trailer for ‘Fever’, a 4-part climate change documentary based on the voices and experiences of indigenous peoples in the Philippines, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Indonesia. What is climate change?…
REDD on the Threshold
This film is for indigenous peoples to raise awareness and build understanding about REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). Why does carbon now have a monetary value? Who…
Behind the Page - Part 1
Behind the Page (Di Balik Kertas) is a 2 part film about industrial timber plantations (HTI) in Indonesia. The film is designed to be used by local facilitators and communities whose lands are in or…
Community Organising in Plantations
This is part 2 of a 2 part film about industrial timber plantations (HTI) in Indonesia. The film is designed to be used by local facilitators and communities whose lands are in or near existing HTI…
Don’t Pulp Pandumaan-Sipituhuta: A David and Goliath Tale
The pulp and paper industry is growing all over Indonesia. The Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) company, is expanding its eucalyptus plantations on the lands of the indigenous communities of…
Don’t Pulp Pandumaan-Sipituhuta: An Update
The pulp and paper industry is growing all over Indonesia. The Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) company, is expanding its eucalyptus plantations on the lands of the indigenous communities of…
Progress or Problem? Oil Palm Plantation (English Subtitles)
Indonesia is the biggest producer of palm oil in the world. This film is based on the voices of indigenous peoples in Indonesia who have directly experienced the impacts of oil palm plantations on the…