April
16

IN THE LAND OF PALM OIL focuses on the casualties, both human and environmental, of palm oil exploitation in Indonesia.

The film fuses first hand accounts of villagers -- victims of land-grabbing by large global corporations who pay off local and national officials -- and vérité observations of young Dayak activists who are trying to expose the brutal human rights violations. The narrative thread of the film centers on Emmanuela Shinta, a rising Dayak activist who sees video and social media exposure as the key to holding her government to account. Acting as an eyewitness to both the civil rights abuses and the environmental degradation, Shinta and her team visit Dayak villagers to record their experiences and ride along with firefighting teams during the dry seasons to expose the tragic consequences of the modern day palm oil empire in her home province of Central Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). Through a close collaboration with local people, the film develops and threads this narrative into the reality of the situation there. The film weaves together the many personal narratives of loss with broader observations on current political and social conditions within the Dayak community. In tandem with a quest for answers and accountability, the film constructs a stark portrait of the lasting effects of crony capitalism, now over two decades into the Post-Suharto Reformation.

Landmark Cinemas 9 (Edmonton City Centre)

10200 102 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 4B7


Related events

Loading...

Loading events...

Spill the Tea: Readings from the 2SLGBTQIA+ Human Library
June 12

Spill the Tea: Readings from the 2SLGBTQIA+ Human Library

Friday, June 12

Starts at 6:30pm

Robertson-Wesley United Church

An evening of powerful stories and meaningful conversation with hosts Janis Irwin and Brooks Arcand-Paul.

The World of the Watchers Receptions
June 13

The World of the Watchers Receptions

Saturday, June 13

Starts at 2:00pm

Alberta Craft Council

In The World of the Watchers, Stefanie Smith creates a speculative ecology through hand-formed porcelain figures that sit between folklore and observat...

Business@Lunch
June 17

Business@Lunch

Wednesday, June 17

Starts at 11:30am

St. Albert Curling Club

We're excited to announce that our upcoming luncheon guest speaker will be Deputy Leader MLA Rakhi Pancholi.

Human Trafficking Prevention & Disruption Training
June 17

Human Trafficking Prevention & Disruption Training

Wednesday, June 17

Starts at 6:00pm

Earth's Refillery Coop

Come and learn skills to combat human trafficking.

Intro to Hybrid Publishing & Wild Skies Press
June 17

Intro to Hybrid Publishing & Wild Skies Press

Wednesday, June 17

Starts at 7:00pm

Online

In this webinar learn about the different publishing paths to propel your publishing career forward—including hybrid publishing.

Navigating Property Events: Response, Recovery & Restoration
June 18

Navigating Property Events: Response, Recovery & Restoration

Thursday, June 18

Starts at 9:00am

EPCOR Tower

This session is designed for Property Managers, Asset Managers, Property Owners, Building Operators, Condominium Managers, and Insurance Professionals ...

More events