From the recent news in Bali islands stated about the new documentary “Cowboys in Paradise,” which examines the phenomenon of “Kuta Cowboys”. Boys who are known working Bali’s beaches and bars and according to Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika announced that they will investigate this transactions among the gigolo’s and it’s potential victim or client in which they are planning to document and create a film regarding this. However the Governor will inspect on whether the director had the necessary permits to film on the island.
From the interview of the former Bali Police chief said their disappointment at the documentary, which he claimed only focused on the negative side of the Island of the Gods. “I thank Kuta’s residents who helped conduct raids against those they suspect of being gigolos,” Made Mangku said, referring to the questioning of 28 well-built men on the beach on Monday. “The main thing is, do not use violence.”
Bali Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Gde Sugianyar Dwi Putra said that the investigation has been started. This documentary is actually ompleted last year after two years in production, premiered at the DMZ Documentary Film Festival in South Korea. As the investigation is on process they are still collecting information as they only saw few clips on Youtube.
Amit Virmani, the documentary’s director, said he has received hate mail and threats. From the interview with the Jakarta Globe he said that he was shocked at the response and he wish that the film was not used as a reason to discriminate against the Bali beach boys.
Source: http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/offended-bali-officials-investigating-director-of-controversial-gigolo-documentary/371881
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