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202023 minGdocumentary

Environmental Crime Music History

Mother Earth

202023 minGdocumentary

A farmer's son named Bagus co-founded a music group called Kendeng Squad to address environmental concerns through bold and emotional lyrics.

Environmental Crime Music History

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A farmer's son named Bagus co-founded a music group called Kendeng Squad to address environmental concerns through bold and emotional lyrics.

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Chairun Nissadirector

Bagus Widiantocast

Muhammad Ragil Saputracast

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Bagus, a farmer’s son, joins the Sedulur Sikep community in their fight against environmental degradation. Together with friends, he co-founds Kendeng Squad, a music group that channels their concerns into powerful lyrics. The 23-minute documentary captures their efforts to raise awareness about the future of the environment through music. Set against the backdrop of their local struggles, Bagus and his peers express their hopes and fears for the planet.

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