Representasi Civic Value dalam Film Dokumenter Baduy Ekspedisi Indonesia Biru Karya Watchdoc Image (Studi Pengelolaan Tanah Ulayat Masyarakat Adat Baduy)

Abstract

The documentary film Baduy: Ekspedisi Indonesia Biru, produced by Watchdoc Image/Documentary, portrays civic values in the management of customary land rights of the Baduy indigenous community. It illustrates how the Baduy people protect their customary land through customary law and local wisdom, emphasizing collective responsibility, environmental preservation, respect for communal rights, and the human-nature relationship. This representation raises awareness of the importance of safeguarding indigenous rights in the face of modernization pressures, deforestation driven by food policies, and national agrarian regulations. Maintaining the sovereignty of customary land is vital for preserving the Baduy’s cultural identity and socio-cultural sustainability, which is crucial for addressing the triple planetary crisis. Using a compelling narrative and visual style, the documentary functions as an effective educational tool to communicate civic values related to indigenous land rights, community participation, and social justice in natural resource management. This study explores how the film reflects and strengthens civic values in protecting and resource management for customary land. The research employs qualitative methods and source triangulation, and lexical code by Ralph Linton to analyze the documentary’s role in promoting sustainable and just management of indigenous lands.