Murder in Paradise: Coups, Colonial Legacy and Homophobia | Award-Winning Documentary

The brutal murder of John Scott, Head of Fiji’s Red Cross, and his gay partner is still clouded in rumour and political mystery. In a country that has become increasingly fundamentalist, many regarded the couple with hostility. Allegations of drug use, pornography and rent boys circled. Shortly before his death, Scott came to international acclaim for helping hostages during the 2000 coup.
Was his murder a political assassination; the result of a soured love affair or an act of insanity? This award-winning documentary uses the murders to examine Fiji’s history over the past 50 years. Narrated by Scott’s brother, it’s a moving tale of colonial privilege, evangelical Christianity and a country still deeply divided.
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[@wernerserieux9801]

Very interesting..... Thanks for posting.

[@pushpnaidu2530]

I have been told that since the first coup the country has gone backwards, brain drain has been enormous, crime rate has increased, corruption, and drug problem is at pandemic levels. That’s not heading in the right direction. Very sad.

[@valeriebickford3329]

What is the name of the song at the beginning? The harmony is beautiful.

[@vision385]

😂😂😂

[@isaymymind1727]

All the church hymns sound exactly the same as from my childhood church from southern Africa

[@kjr420]

Amen❤

[@kinoylao1525]

I thought its peave full country thanks for posting

[@HappyBadminton-kp6lr]

As indigenous Fijian, we still liv in peace ✌️ until today. But the devil will try all his best to take that peace away.

[@meliboladreu5550]

RIP Mr John 🕎😢✝️

[@jessicalist7916]

This is an old film

[@user-rq2sf1of9z]

io rogo vinaka na meke e lagati tiko vinaka valevu na laga meke

[@rahulvinalnarayan9743]

He was not mentally unwell. He was a hypocrite