New York Times: Religion in the Rainforest

Religion in the rainforest
A blending of ancient religions to meet modern demands.

 

In the equatorial depths of the Indonesian rainforest, villagers are forced to adopt a mainstream religion to access government services. For the Kaharigan, it means sprinkling Hinduism atop their long-held tribal beliefs.


Filmed by Aubrey Belford and John Hubbell. Edited by John Hubbell. Justine Simons, Executive Producer.

Client: The New York Times