Film Activism in Contemporary Indonesia: Platforms of Participation and Representation

This edited volume seeks to evaluate the complex tensions between democratic renewal and regression by focusing on the activist efforts by Indonesian filmmakers to maintain and open spaces for creative experimentation, critical reflection, and social diversity.

After the fall of the authoritarian New Order regime (1967–98), Indonesia embarked on a journey of renewed freedom, known as Reformasi. However, in recent years, democracy and civic freedoms have been in decline.

To critically examine ...