The Coconut Revolution (2000)

The story of the world's first environmental uprising

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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.

Director: Dom Rotheroe
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Stampede Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Coconut Revolution about?
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.
Who directed The Coconut Revolution?
The Coconut Revolution was directed by Dom Rotheroe.
Who stars in The Coconut Revolution?
The Coconut Revolution stars Joseph Kabui, Francis Ona.
How long is The Coconut Revolution?
The Coconut Revolution has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Coconut Revolution?
The Coconut Revolution is a Documentary film.
Where was The Coconut Revolution produced?
The Coconut Revolution was produced in United Kingdom.