Public discussion about the documentary \u2018Pig Feast\u2019 on social media\nand online platforms was dominated by positive sentiment throughout\nApril to May 2026. Public support primarily arose for the film\u2019s\nsubstance, which was seen to highlight environmental degradation and the\nplight of Papua\u2019s indigenous communities.<\/p>\n
According to Drone Emprit\u2019s analysis of conversations on Twitter\/X,\nFacebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and online media between 9 April\nand 26 May 2026, the \u2018Pig Feast\u2019 issue appeared in 1,883 media articles\nwith 5,005 mentions. On social media, discussions reached 31,820 sample\nmentions.<\/p>\n
Analysis data showed positive sentiment dominating both online media\nand social platforms. \u2018In online media, positive sentiment was recorded\nat 82.1%, negative at 10.7%, and neutral at 7.2%. On social media,\npositive sentiment reached 82.7%, negative 12.8%, and neutral 4.5%,\u2019\nDrone Emprit\u2019s research cited on Friday, 29 May 2026.<\/p>\n
The documentary began gaining attention after its gala premiere on 12\nApril 2026. Produced by several organisations including Watchdoc,\nEkspedisi Indonesia Baru, Yayasan Bentala Pusaka, Jubi.id, Greenpeace\nIndonesia, and LBH Papua Merauke.<\/p>\n
Mid-to-late April saw public screenings (nobar) held in regions such\nas Jakarta, South Kalimantan, and Bandung. Controversy arose after\nsecurity authorities and university officials, including at Mataram\nUniversity and Ternate University, shut down several nobar events.<\/p>\n
Public sentiment was largely supportive of the film\u2019s efforts to\nexpose alleged environmental damage and the suffering of Papua\u2019s\nindigenous communities. Many netizens also viewed the documentary as an\nimportant educational tool and critique of national strategic projects\n(PSN) in Papua.<\/p>\n
Criticism emerged over the shutdown of nobar events, viewed as\ncurtailing public discourse. Support also grew for the film\u2019s narrative\nhighlighting militarism and conflicting interests in development\nprojects.<\/p>\n
Negative sentiment, though only around 10-12%, also emerged. Some\ndeemed the film provocative and anti-government, while others questioned\nits funding sources and suspected foreign agenda links.<\/p>\n
Further criticism targeted the title \u2018Pig Feast\u2019 as tendentious, with\nsome arguing the film did not present the government\u2019s development\nachievements in Papua in a balanced manner.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/documentary-pig-feast-dominated-by-positive-sentiment-in-april-may-2026-1780071017", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }