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 video comments on the feelings of East Timorese people and attitudes and methods of control used by the Indonesians. 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. Suitable for Middle-Upper Secondary students. A longer version of this program is held in the collection as title: A Portrait of Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
308031
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
History → Belo, Carlos Ximenes, Bishop
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)