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Bullfrog Films
P.O. Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
Tel: 610/779-8226
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Arrows Against the Wind
The Dani and the Asmat come face to face with the modern world in Irian Jaya.
52 minutes
DVD-R version available
Color
Grade Level: 9-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 1993
Copyright Date: 1992
ISBN (VHS): 1-56029-476-0
ISBN (DVD): 1-59458-326-9
Produced by Tracey Groome
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"Provocative examination of colonialism and humanity's relationship with nature."
**** Video Rating Guide for Libraries
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West Papua, also known as Irian Jaya, is the "Amazon of Asia." It is a land of vast jungles and tropical rainforests where, for 25,000 years, numerous indigenous tribes have lived in spiritual harmony with the land. Filmed secretly in Irian Jaya, this documentary is the story of the rich life of two tribes, the Dani and Asmat. It is also the story of their social, political and environmental upheaval.
In 1963, Indonesia invaded Irian Jaya, opening the land up for development and at the same time banning all international observers.
While the Dani's future is threatened by Indonesia's assimilation program, the Asmat tribe has faced the destructive invasion of their land, for the forests contain valuable resources to be exploited.
The indigenous tribes of Irian Jaya have been rendered expendable by multinational concerns and the Indonesian government.
Around the globe, indigenous cultures and pristine environments are losing their battle to survive.
ARROWS AGAINST THE WIND is an emotionally moving production and cautions us to accurately assess the risks of development.
The DVD version of this program is recorded on DVD-R which is not compatible with some older DVD players. See the new DVD page for more details.
Awards:
Silver Apple, National Educational Film & Video Festival
Finalist, Birmingham International Educational Film Festival
Vermont International Film Festival
Dreamspeakers Festival
Reviews:
"Loaded with vivid images and rare archival footage." The London Times
"A unique and provocative examination of colonialism and humanity's relationship with nature. With stunning visual acuity, this video documents the tragic social and environmental consequences when a natural relationship becomes unbalanced... This important documentary clearly illustrates the inter-connection between political, social, and environmental actions. Bound to be a good discussion starter, it is highly recommended, especially for high school and academic library collections."
**** Video Rating Guide for Libraries
Related Subjects:
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Developing World
Environment
Forests
Globalization
Human Rights
Indigenous Peoples
International Relations
Macrohistorical Dynamics
Pacific Studies
Rainforests
Social Studies
Related Titles:
The Last of the Hiding Tribes: The Amazon's last uncontacted tribes face extinction.
Blowpipes and Bulldozers: The story of the Penan, a tribe of rainforest nomads in Borneo, as seen by Bruno Manser.
Banking on Disaster: The grave consequences of building a road through the heart of Amazonia.
The New Rulers of the World: Award-winning journalist, John Pilger, investigates the realities of globalization by taking a close look at Indonesia.
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