This program documents the impact of the Indonesian invasion of East Timor. It particularly focuses on the role of Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo. He believes that he should be outspoken about the atrocities suffered by the people of East Timor because of the Indonesian occupation. The format consists of film footage depicting life in East Timor: a commentary and interviews with Bishop Belo, the Indonesian General Herman Mantiri and East Timorese people.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
308277
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → East Timor
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indonesia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Timor Island
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Indonesia - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Massacres
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Massacres - Indonesia - Timor Timur
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
History → Belo, Carlos Ximenes, Bishop
People → Belo, Carlos Ximenes, Bishop
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)