Coconut oil fuels vehicles for the Bougainville Revolutionary Army as they resist the Papua New Guinea army and the mining plans of Rio Tinto Zinc.
“The story of the world's first environmental uprising”
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Coconut oil fuels vehicles for the Bougainville Revolutionary Army as they resist the Papua New Guinea army and the mining plans of Rio Tinto Zinc.
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Synopsis
Bougainville Island became the site of a significant uprising during the Bougainville Civil War. Indigenous peoples resisted the Papua New Guinea army and the mining corporation Rio Tinto Zinc (RTZ) in their fight to protect natural resources. The Bougainville Revolutionary Army (BRA) employed coconut oil as fuel for their vehicles, overcoming a marine blockade strategy. Directed by Dom Rotheroe, the 50-minute documentary details this eco-revolution, which has been recognized as the world's first successful environmental uprising.
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Why Watch
- See how coconut oil fueled a revolution on Bougainville Island.
- Meet the Bougainville Revolutionary Army's fight against RTZ.
- Find out why this is called the first eco-revolution.
Did You Know
- The film won the Grand Prize at the FICA Festival of Environmental Film in Brazil.
- The Bougainville Revolutionary Army used coconut oil as fuel to power their vehicles.
- The documentary received funding from the Open Society Foundations.
- It was released in 2001 and directed by Dom Rotheroe.
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What is the Coconut Revolution about?
The Coconut Revolution details the uprising of the indigenous peoples of Bougainville Island against the Papua New Guinea army and the mining corporation Rio Tinto Zinc.
What unique strategy did the Bougainville Revolutionary Army use during the conflict?
The Bougainville Revolutionary Army used coconut oil as fuel for their vehicles to overcome the marine blockade strategy employed by the Papuan army.
What awards did the Coconut Revolution win?
The Coconut Revolution won several awards, including the Grand Prize at the FICA Festival of Environmental Film in Brazil and the Richard Keefe Memorial Award at the British Environment and Media Awards.
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