The Road to Home (2015)

The Road to Home (2015), tells the story of Benny Wenda, the Nobel Peace Prize nominated West Papuan independence leader, in his ongoing struggle to free his people from Indonesian colonial rule. Since his dramatic escape from an Indonesian prison in 2002, where he was held in isolation and tortured as a political prisoner, Benny has been an unceasing crusader on the international scene, campaigning to bring about an end to the suffering of his people at the hands Indonesia's brutal colonial regime. Granted political asylum in the UK, Wenda's freedom of movement was restricted in 2011 when, at the behest of the Indonesian government, Interpol issued a 'red notice' putting him at extreme risk of extradition should he travel.

Director: Dominic Brown
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
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Production: Dancing Turtle Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

papua new guinea, activist, west papua

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Road to Home about?
The Road to Home (2015), tells the story of Benny Wenda, the Nobel Peace Prize nominated West Papuan independence leader, in his ongoing struggle to free his people from Indonesian colonial rule. Since his dramatic escape from an Indonesian prison in 2002, where he was held in isolation and tortured as a political prisoner, Benny has been an unceasing crusader on the international scene, campaigning to bring about an end to the suffering of his people at the hands Indonesia's brutal colonial regime. Granted political asylum in the UK, Wenda's freedom of movement was restricted in 2011 when, at the behest of the Indonesian government, Interpol issued a 'red notice' putting him at extreme risk of extradition should he travel.
Who directed The Road to Home?
The Road to Home was directed by Dominic Brown.
Who stars in The Road to Home?
The Road to Home stars Benny Wenda.
How long is The Road to Home?
The Road to Home has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is The Road to Home?
The Road to Home is a Documentary film.
Where was The Road to Home produced?
The Road to Home was produced in United Kingdom.