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PIG PARTY: COLONIALISM IN OUR TIME — AN INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARY ON THE STRUGGLE OF PAPUAN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AGAINST OLIGARCHY Production: watchdoc indonesia The documentary film Pig Party: Colonialism in Our Time is considered one of the most controversial Indonesian investigative documentaries of the year. The film was directed by Dandhy Dwi Laksono together with Cypri Paju Dale, highlighting issues surrounding indigenous land conflicts, National Strategic Projects (PSN), environmental destruction, and alleged involvement of security forces in South Papua. The title “Pig Party” is not about wild parties or vulgar entertainment. It originates from the cultural traditions of the Muyu indigenous people in South Papua. In certain Papuan cultures, pigs carry deep symbolic meaning: representing honor, indigenous identity, social relationships, and cultural rituals. The film uses this symbol to portray the clash between indigenous culture, large-scale industrial projects, economic-political power, and the exploitation of natural resources. The documentary follows the lives of indigenous communities in South Papua who experience major transformations following the arrival of massive industrial projects. Its primary focus is the clearing of forests for sugarcane plantations, palm oil biodiesel projects, food estate programs, and bioethanol industrial development. The film went viral not only because of its documentary content, but also because several public screening events were reportedly dispersed by authorities in various regions such as Ternate, Mataram, Bali, and several university campuses. As a result, public curiosity intensified, discussions about freedom of expression emerged, and the film became a national conversation. This phenomenon is often referred to as the “Streisand Effect,” where attempts to suppress something only make it more widely known. Pig Party: Colonialism in Our Time possesses several strengths that make it a powerful investigative documentary and social critique. Below are its key highlights: Highlighting Rarely Discussed Issues One of the film’s greatest strengths is its courage in bringing attention to the realities of South Papua, a topic rarely explored deeply in mainstream media. Strong Investigative Documentary Approach The film employs WatchDoc’s signature style: direct field observation, interviews with local communities, authentic visual documentation, and extensive field data collection. Powerful Visuals of Papua’s Natural Landscape The cinematography is one of the film’s most praised aspects. Giving Space to Indigenous Voices The film provides significant space for indigenous communities such as the Marind, Awyu, Muyu, and Yei peoples to speak directly about their lived experiences. Encouraging Broad Public Discussion Another strength of the film is its ability to spark nationwide public discourse. Emotional and Humanistic Storytelling The documentary presents not only data and conflict, but also the human side of the struggle: grief, fears of losing ancestral lands, changes in daily life, and the social pressures experienced by local communities. Bold and Controversial In the world of documentary filmmaking, courage is often an essential value. This film is considered bold because it addresses sensitive issues, touches powerful economic-political interests, and continued to be screened despite pressure and public controversy. The central conclusion of Pig Party: Colonialism in Our Time is that development and natural resource exploitation in Papua affect not only the environment, but also deeply impact the identity, culture, and lives of indigenous communities. For All of Us. “Turn What You Watch Into a Path of Struggle!” Greetings of Unity.