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Indo-Pacific Studies Collection

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This eclectic film anthology illuminates the intricate mosaic of Southeast Asian and Pacific cultures. It spans exposés on political turmoil to celebrations of artistic innovation. Documentaries unveil human rights challenges in West Papua and East Timor, while other works showcase the pulsating creative scenes of Indonesia. The collection is further enriched by educational features on major world religions, offering viewers a panoramic perspective on the region's cultural and spiritual landscape.

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Tevya Heller begins his spiritual quest by investigating Hinduism, attending the Durga Puja festival, exploring Little India, and learning Kathak dancing with his guide Kritika.
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Tevya Heller delves into Sikhism through a birthday celebration for Guru Nanak, Sikh prayer, and cooking for the masses.
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Islam has 1.6 billion followers around the world and Tevya Heller learns about Islam by visiting the Taric Islamic Centre, learning about the importance of cleansing oneself before prayer, Halal, the history of Muhammad, and the devotion required by Muslims.
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With the help of a Buddhist monk, Tevya Heller celebrates Buddha's birthday and gets in a food fight!
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5 x 37 mins
A compelling set of five work-life stories, filmed in Tamil Nadu (Southern India) featuring a fascinating microcosm of local heritage filmed by award-winning director Brian McKenzie.
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4 x 47 mins
Are algorithms good or bad? Or just tools we have created to help us live better lives? Anjan Sundaram – author, journalist and mathematician – travels the world to meet with people designing this code.
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The 10-member crew of Waitpinga sail north of Darwin in a homemade boat to meet the famous dancers of the Tiwi Islands en route to the Spice Islands. From the islands of Tanimbar, they sail to Aru, home of the legendary Birds of Paradise, and on to the Kei and...

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The Disenchanted Forest is an intimate portrayal of the world of orangutans.
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In this globalizing world, international conglomerates are seeking more and cheap labour every day, Bangladesh became the 2nd largest provider of world clothing, which is led by China.

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1 h 30 mins
An eco-thriller about saving Indonesia's forests.
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Return to Gandhi Road is a feature documentary project on the extraordinary life story of Kangyur Rinpoche and of the select few Westerners who discovered him in Darjeeling India in the early 1970's.
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Farmers struggle for compensation after an oil spill.
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Indonesian artists fight against a corrupt system.

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1 h 16 mins
Director Paul Saltzman returns to India as he reminiscences his time with the Beatles while they were on a spiritual retreat under the mentorship of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1968.
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Twelve-year-old Reyboy hopes to give his poor family a better future by leaving his home village of Karihatag to attend school in the city.
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The dark and complex history of East Timor.
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Pacific Studies,Asian Studies,Documentary,Cultural Studies,Human Rights,Social Justice,Religion,Music,Politics,Indigenous,Film,History,Activism,Identity Studies,Social Commentary