To date, FreedomFilmFest has produced over 20 documentaries depicting various human rights issues in Malaysia – ranging from children refugees, the history of Malaya to the state of political situation in Malaysia.

If you are interested to hold a private screening with any of our films or are interested in featuring it for any festivals, feel free to contact freedomfilmfest@komas.org for assistance.

*The following documentaries are also available in DVD format, please email freedomfilmfest@komas.org for details.

2005*

Alice Lives Here

Director/Pengarah: Jules Ong
Duration/Tempoh : 20 minutes
Language/Bahasa : English
Subtitles/Sarikata : English/Chinese Subtitles

A small, unknown farming village in Malaysia, is the centre of an intense struggle, against the powers of big government and corporation. The story of how the gritty citizens of Broga fought the constructions of the largest municipal waste incinerator in Asia, is told through the eyes of Alice Lee; a Broga villager. This documentary traces the change and political awakening experienced by Alice and the people of Broga-Semenyih.

Sebuah Perkampungan kecil di Malaysia, sedang melalui pergelutan yang hangat dengan kuasa-kuasa besar kerajaan dan juga bahagian swasta. Cerita ini mengisahkan kekuatan rakyat Broga menentang salah satu pembinaan tapak pelupusan terbesar di Asia. Kisah ini diceritakan oleh Alice Lee seorang penduduk perkampungan Broga. Dokumentari ini mengikut perubahan dan kebangkitan politik yang di lalui oleh Alice dan warga Broga-Semenyih.

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2006*

The Invisible Children

Director/Pengarah: Hariati Azizan
Duration/Tempoh : 20 minutes
Language/Bahasa : BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

In Malaysia, there are about 9,000 refugee children living in the fringes of our society, leading a marginalized existence. These children are denied access to adequate education, which is imposing a poor prospect for their future. Even if they are receiving some schooling, they are usually relegated to substandard educational facilities, poorer quality of instructions and fewer teaching materials, let alone getting any opportunities for higher education.

Di Malaysia, terdapat kira-kira 9,000 kanak-kanak pelarian yang hidup terumbang-ambing dalam masyarakat kita. Dinafikan hak menerima pendidikan, persekolahan mereka di peringkat komuniti sering dilanda masalah infrastruktur dan mutu pengajaran yang lemah.

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Kopi O Khau Sikit Kurang Manis

Director/Pengarah: Andrew Sia
Duration/Tempoh : 30 minutes
Language/Bahasa : English
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

Our police howlah? A hip-hopping documentary on ear-squats plus allegations of corruption, abuse and poor crime prevention. How can we restore police integrity and service to truly royal standards?

Apakah kisahnya, Polis Diraja Malaysia? Sebuah dokumentari hip-hop mengenai insiden ketuk ketampi dan tuduhan rasuah, penyalahgunaan kuasa dan rekod pencegahan jenayah yang mengecewakan. Bagaimanakah caranya untuk menyuntik integriti demi bergelar perkhidmatan yang mesra, cepat dan betul?

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Rainy Days

Director/Pengarah: Rajan Paramesran
Duration/Tempoh : 15 minutes
Language/Bahasa : Tamil
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

A rubber tapper’s quest to recover his rightful wages was stymied by a lengthy legal process. A true case of justice delayed was justice denied.

Seorang penoreh getah kecundang dek sebuah proses perundangan yang melarat, dalam usahanya menuntut gaji yang dihutang kepadanya. Sesungguhnya, keadilan yang ditunda penghakimannya, dinafikan pertahanannya.

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Twelve 11

Director/Pengarah: Loh Yin San & Claudia Theophilus
Duration/Tempoh : 20 minutes
Language/Bahasa : English
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

A tragedy of a magnitude never before seen in Malaysia had claimed 48 lives and shocked a nation. In unravelling the mystery surrounding the incident, Twelve 11 questions whether the loss of life and property could have been avoided. The aim is also to expose a legal loophole that begs urgent action in the call for justice.

Mendalami misteri di sebalik sebuah tragedi yang mengorbankan 48 nyawa dan menggegarkan negara. Twelve 11 mempersoalkan kehilangan nyawa dan harta benda dalam kejadian ini, dan bagaimana sistem undang-undang telah menggagalkan penerimaan keadilan oleh pihak mangsa.

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2007*

10 Tahun Sebelum Merdeka

Director/Pengarah: Fahmi Reza
Duration/Tempoh : 36 minute
Language/Bahasa : BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English

Unknown to many, October 20th, 1947 was a historical day in the rakyat’s constitutional struggle for independence from British colonialism. This documentary chronicles the events that culminated in the Malaya-wide ‘Hartal’ day of protest against the undemocratic Federation of Malaya Constitutional Proposals devised by the British Colonial Government and the UMNO, and the rise of the people’s democratic movement in Malaya, ten years before Merdeka.

Dokumentari ini berkisahkan jalanan peristiwa kemuncak sewaktu hari Hartal, yang memaparkan protes terhadap Perlembagaan Persekutuan Malaya hasil daripada jajahan Kerajaan British dan UMNO pada 1947 – satu kebangkitan pergerakan demokratik rakyat Malaya, sepuluh tahun sebelum merdeka.

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She’s My Son

Director/Pengarah: Indrani Kopal
Duration/Tempoh : 25 minute
Language/Bahasa : Tamil & English
Subtitles/Sarikata: English & BM

Transgender issue is real ! Apparently this is something that many Malaysian will not admit. This special breed, ought to be treated as a sex object, or even worse as sex jokes and social outcasts. Many boys who had the urge of becoming a girl, resisted it. Suganya begs to differ. She’s my son tells the story of Suganya from her mother’s point of view. “He” before the sex change, had the courage to face the reality and today as “she” stroll the road confidently, with her family and friends accepting the reality as she did.

“Dia Anakku” mengisahkan cerita seorang transgender dari kaca mata ibunya. Suganya berani berhadapan dengan realiti menukar jantinanya, dan kini keluarga dan kawannya menerima hakikat realiti juga.

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Boh Lang Chai/Forgotten

Director/Pengarah: Ong Boon Keong
Duration/Tempoh : 35 minute
Language/Bahasa : Mandarin & English
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

The clan jetties are at the sea front of Georgetown, Penang. More than 2000 ex-port workers whose contribution towards the establishment of the Penang port and the Georgetown city has largely been forgotten. They live in an endangered heritage area with their land lease having to be renewed every year. After waiting for more than over a century, the application for World Heritage City status for Georgetown hold up a hope for getting their right to land recognized.

Suku kaum jeti terutamanya sumbangan pekerja eksport kian dilupakan. Kawasan kediaman mereka yang kian pupus, kini ada harapan untuk tanah merekan disahkan, dengan adanya permohonan Georgetown mencapai status Bandar Warisan Dunia.

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2008*

Pilihanraya Umum Ke-12: Demokerasi Atau Rebutan Kerusi

Director/Pengarah: Abror Rivai
Duration/Tempoh : 30 minutes
Language/Bahasa : BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

This documentary highlights the main issues in the recent general election in Malaysia namely the cancellation of the usage of indellible ink at the last minute and also looks at what were some of the factors that brought about change in the last election. It also provides an idea of what else citizens need to do to ensure a better system of democracy in Malaysia.

Tahun 2007, Suruhanjaya Pilihanraya mengumumkan dakwat kuku akan dipakai. Sejarah bakal tercipta jika pemakaiannya dilaksanakan dan berfungsi membendung undi berganda. 4 hari sebelum Pilihanraya Umum ke 12, pemakaiannya telah dibatalkan kerana alasan keselamatan. Di Nepal, Afganistan dan kebanyakan negara lain, tidak timbul isu mengunakan dakwat kuku akan mengancam keselamatan. Berdasarkan pemerhatian antarabangsa untuk pilihanraya, pemakaian dakwat kuku akan mempertingkatkan ketelusan pilihanraya. Di Malaysia, perjuangan membersihkan pilihanraya yang dicemari penipuan sebahagian daripada perjuangan menuntut demokrasi tulen ditegakkan.

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Who Speaks For Me?

Director/Pengarah: Justin Johari
Duration/Tempoh : 30 minutes
Language/Bahasa : English & BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

A short documentary which deals with the question of Freedom of Expression with regards to “sensitive issues” in Malaysia. In light of Namewee’s Negarakuku and past years’ issues surrounding religion, the documentary will feature a Hip Hop group, D&A attempting to explore the possibilities of addressing these “sensitive issues” through music.

Sebuah dokumentari pendek mengenai persoalan Hak Asasi Bersuara berkenaan dengan “isu-isu sensitif” di Malaysia. Dengan merujuk kepada episod lagu Negarakuku oleh Namewee dan isu-isu tahun lepas berkenaan agama, dokumentari ini memaparkan bagaimana sebuah kumpulan rap, D&A cuba mengeksplorasi isu-isu sensitif ini melalui pembikinan muzik mereka.

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Pecah Lobang

Director/Pengarah: Poh Si Teng
Duration/Tempoh : 30 minutes
Language/Bahasa : English & BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

Pecah Lobang explores what it’s like to be a Muslim transsexual sex worker in Malaysia. Shot in the Chow Kit red light district, the documentary revolves around Natasha, a Muslim Mak Nyah, who refuses to live life as a man. Unable to secure employment because of discrimination, Natasha turns to sex work and lives in constant fear of the police and religious authorities.
Crossdressing is a crime under the Syariah court system for Muslims and the penalties are severe. But it wasn’t always so. How did Malaysia become so heavy-handed on the transsexual community?

“Pecah Lobang” menyiasat pengalaman seorang transeksual beragama Islam yang menyara hidupnya sebagai pekerja seks di Malaysia.
Dokumentari yang digambarkan di sekitar Chow Kit ini menceritakan kehidupan seorang Mak Nyah beragama Islam bernama Natasha. Natasha terpaksa menjadi seorang pekerja seks akibat diskriminasi yang wujud di dalam masyarakat terhadap golongan Mak Nyah. Pihak Polis dan penguatkuasa agama yang sentiasa memburu pekerja-pekerja seks membuatkan Natasha sentiasa dalam ketakutan.
Undang-undang Syariah di Malaysia melarang lelaki daripada berpakaian wanita. Akan tetapi, larangan itu tidak wujud suatu masa dahulu. Bagaimanakah undang-undang Syariah ke atas transeksual di Malaysia menjadi ketat?

2009*

Al-Fatehah Memali

Director/Pengarah: Rahmat Haron
Duration/Tempoh : 30 minute
Language/Bahasa : BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & Mandarin

Al-Fatehah Memali portrays the journey of singer-songwriters, Black and Meor, trying to comprehend a massacre that happened in 1985 in Kg. Memali, Kedah. Their Journey brings them to the village where they meet survivors and witnesses of the tragedy to uncover a forgotten story of injustice for most of Malaysia, but one forever etched in the hearts of those in Memali.

Al-Fatehah Memali memaparkan perjalanan dua orang penyanyi penulis dan penggubah lagu. Black dan Meor menyingkap peristiwa pembunuhan beramai-ramai di Kg. Memali, Kedah. Perjalanan ini membawa mereka ke kampung tersebut dimana mereka bertemu dengan mangsa-mangsa dan saksi peristiwa berkenaan. Sesungguhnya tragedi ini kian dilupai oleh masyarakat Malaysia, ianya tetap diingati oleh mereka di Memali.

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No Silver Lining: The Perak Crisis

Director/Pengarah: The S-Ploited
Duration/Tempoh : 30 minute
Language/Bahasa : BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & Mandarin

What happens when “frogs” jump over to the other side? In Perak, when 3 elected representatives of the Pakatan Rakyat “hopped” over to become Barisan Nasional friendly, it started a political wrestling match for power between the two opposing political alliance. No Silver Lining seeks to make sense of the issue, and the aspiration of the people of Perak.

Apa terjadi apabila ‘katak-katak’ melompat? Apabila 3 wakil Pakatan Rakyat telah melompat untuk melompat untuk menjadi penyokong Barisan Nasional, ianya telah mencetuskan pergaduhan politik untuk kuasa antara dua persekutuan politik yang bertentangan ini. No Silver Lining berusaha unutk memahami isu ini dan juga aspirasi-aspirasi rakyat Perak.

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Kayuh

Director/Pengarah: Soh Sook Hwa
Duration/Tempoh : 30 minute
Language/Bahasa : BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & Mandarin

Kayuh is a first-hand account of a 100-strong contigent of cyclist who rode from Alor Setar and Johor Baharu to Kuala Lumpur for 16 days in order to address 6 major concerns of marginalized groups in Malaysia. The filmmaker, a participant in the cycling campaign herself, attempts to put a human face to the 6 demands constained in a memorandum that was handed over to the Parliament at the end of the journey.

Kayuh adalah kisah pengalaman 100 orang pengayuh basikal yang berkayuh dari Alor Setar dan JB ke KL selama 16 hari untuk menyebar kesedaran tentang 6 isu-isu utama yang menjadi prihatin rakyat Malaysia terpinggir. Pengarah filem ini, yang juga merupakan peserta dalam kempen ini berusaha memberi makna dari segi kehidupan bagi setiap usul yang dibentangkan dalam memorandum yang diberikan kepada Parlimen pada akhir perjalanan.

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2010*

Kisah Tauke Mancis & Minyak Tumpah

Director/Pengarah: Sheridan Mahavera Shakir & Siti Nurbaiyah Nadzmi
Duration/Tempoh : 30 minute
Language/Bahasa : BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

This is a story a two communities and the relocation of a temple. This film takes a look behind its sensational headlines to understand how the dispute came to be. It reminds us how extremism can easily be fueled when we fail to understand the context of the dispute, and manage such situations beyond the emotions.

Ini adalah kisah pemindahan sebuah kuil dan dua masyarakat setempat. Filem ini menyingkap dan melihat disebalik tabir laporan media yang telah disensasikan bagi memahami bagaimana konflik telah dicetuskan. Ia menunjukkan bagaimana sikap extremis boleh diapi-apikan apabila kita gagal mengambil iktibar dan menangani situasi ini secara bertanggungjawab.

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Hak Dinafikan

Director/Pengarah: Abri Yok Chopil & Shafie Bin Dris
Duration/Tempoh : 30 minute
Language/Bahasa : BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

On Mac 17, 2020 more than 2,000 Orang Asli marched in a rare protest against a proposed new land policy, believed to be detrimental to their people. This documentary- made by a team of orang aslis- contains their voices; many who are speaking out for the first time. Hear what they have to say in their own words.

Pada 17 Mac 2010, lebih daripada 2,000 Orang Asli telah berhimpun sebagai tanda protes terhadap cadangan polisi tanah baru, yang dipercayai tidak membawa manfaat kepada mereka. Dokumentari ini yang dibuat oleh sekumpulan orang asli – menyuarakan pendapat mereka mengenai isu ini.

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Pilih

Director/Pengarah: Loo Que Lin
Duration/Tempoh : 30 minute
Language/Bahasa : BM
Subtitles/Sarikata : English & BM

Are our universities empowering future generations to participate in a democratic society, or are they nurturing disempowered and indoctrinated youths? Using a popular talk show format, Pilih explores the issue of campus election and exposes the reality faced by our students. It gives us insight as to why our youths may be apathetic, and a micro-look as to how democracy functions in Malaysia.

Adakah institusi-institusi pengajian tinggi tempatan memperkasakan generasi muda untuk melibatkan diri dalam masyarakat demokratik, atau hanya memupuk anak muda yang tidak mampu berfikir secara kritis? Filem ini yang dibawa dalam bentuk program wawancara mengkaji realiti pilihanraya kampus secara kreatif. Ia menunjukkan mengapa golongan belia mempunyai sikap tidak ambil tahu, dan bagaimana demokrasi berfungsi di Malaysia.

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