The Big Durian
On 18 October 1987, a soldier with an M16 caused panic in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, leading to widespread rumors of racial riots among the population.
Synopsis
On 18 October 1987, a soldier with an M16 caused panic in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, leading to widespread rumors of racial riots among the population.
Synopsis
On 18 October 1987, a soldier armed with an M16 opened fire in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, causing widespread panic. Rumors of racial riots spread quickly among the population. The Big Durian features interviews with 23 Malaysians, both real and fictional, to investigate the soldier's motivations and the societal tensions present at the time. The documentary addresses issues of race, identity, and peace in Malaysia's multicultural society.
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