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Max Stahl
British filmmaker who documented East Timor's struggle for independence. He filmed the attack on unarmed demonstrators in the Santa Cruz graveyard.
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Aug 11, 2025
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The Santa Cruz Massacre
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Max Stahl, a British filmmaker known for documenting East Timor's fight for independence, shares gripping insights about the Santa Cruz massacre. He vividly recounts the tragic shooting of unarmed activists by Indonesian troops during a memorial march in 1991. Stahl emphasizes the bravery of those protesting for their freedom and his role in capturing the harrowing event on film. Archive materials and first-hand accounts bring a powerful perspective to this significant chapter in history, shedding light on resilience in the face of brutality.
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