Title: Land of the morning star
Authors: Runawery, Clemens.; Worth, Mark.; Griffiths, Rachel, 1968-; Bell, Janet.; Young, Stewart.; Bull, Philip; Film Australia Pty Limited.; Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Publisher: Filmakers Library, Inc.,
Year: 2003
Subjects: Papua (Indonesia) History.; Papua (Indonesia) Politics and government.
Abstract: The western half of the island of New Guinea has been known by many names including Netherlands New Guinea, West Papua, Irian Jaya and Papua. This documentary reveals the rich and turbulent history of a troubled country, swept up in the power-play of international politics. Using current and historical film clips, it highlights the role of the Netherlands, the United States, Australia, Indonesia and the UN at crucial points in the country's history. Includes interviews with exiled political leader Clemens Runaweri, among others.