The Coconut Revolution

The Coconut Revolution

50 mins | Documentary | Dec. 31, 2000

The movie tells the story of the successful uprising of the indigenous peoples of Bougainville Island against the Papua New Guinea army and the mining plans of the mining corporation Rio Tinto Zinc (RTZ) to exploit their natural resources. The documentary reveals how the Bougainville Revolutionary Army (BRA) managed to overcome the marine blockade strategy used by the Papuan army by using coconut oil as fuel for their vehicles.

The Coconut Revolution

50 mins | Documentary | Dec. 31, 2000

The Coconut Revolution
The movie tells the story of the successful uprising of the indigenous peoples of Bougainville Island against the Papua New Guinea army and the mining plans of the mining corporation Rio Tinto Zinc (RTZ) to exploit their natural resources. The documentary reveals how the Bougainville Revolutionary Army (BRA) managed to overcome the marine blockade strategy used by the Papuan army by using coconut oil as fuel for their vehicles.
IMDb rating 8.3
Producers Stampede Films
Original title The Coconut Revolution
Directors Dom Rotheroe
Writers

Cast

Joseph Kabui

as Himself

Francis Ona

as Himself