Life Inside Bali's Infamous Kerobokan Prison
- 5 months ago
For many, Bali, Indonesia represents a tropical paradise. Tourists from all around the globe are drawn to its sun-drenched beaches, mountainous ranges and vibrant coral reefs. But not far from these alluring vacation hotspots is the infamous Kerobokan jail. The dichotomy between these two vastly different environments is striking. For the first time ever, prison officials have allowed a news crew unfettered access into their facility. "Life Inside Kerobokan", produced by ABC Australia, is the stirring result.
The vast majority of inmates at the jail have been convicted on drug charges. The film profiles five of these prisoners as they vividly articulate their unique points of view. Arrested in 2005, Matthew and Si Yi are serving life sentences for drug trafficking. A war correspondent for Reuters, David is spending the next seven years of his life in the facility for possessing a small amount of hashish. Heru is serving four years after getting caught using a small dose of methamphetamine. Finally, Bagus is a professional chef serving seven years for fraud.
The vast majority of inmates at the jail have been convicted on drug charges. The film profiles five of these prisoners as they vividly articulate their unique points of view. Arrested in 2005, Matthew and Si Yi are serving life sentences for drug trafficking. A war correspondent for Reuters, David is spending the next seven years of his life in the facility for possessing a small amount of hashish. Heru is serving four years after getting caught using a small dose of methamphetamine. Finally, Bagus is a professional chef serving seven years for fraud.