Di Balik Teluk Balikpapan: Framing Eksploitasi Korporasi pada Film Dokumenter Gone with The Tide dan Into The Shadow

Abstract

This study aims to explain the framing of corporate exploitation of fishermen's life and natural damage in Balikpapan Bay through the documentary films Gone with The Tide and Into The Shadow. Corporate exploitation activities are a major source of problems in Balikpapan Bay. Expansive corporate growth but not followed by efforts to save nature is the main highlight of this second film. The choice of research object takes into consideration the function of documentary films as a medium of criticism and awareness to the public. In addition, Gone with The Tide and Into The Shadow present the problems of Balikpapan Bay based on the same director's point of view. The researcher uses the Pan & Kosicki framing method to explain the framing of corporate exploitation through 16 scenes in the second film. Researchers found seven constructions formed in this film, namely, the allusion to the provincial and central government, Balikpapan Bay is a strategic area, cornering the Kariangau Industrial Area, lack of attention to fishermen's welfare, maintaining a balance between industrial and environmental activities, cornering corporate and government over endangerment of marine mammals. Although it does not necessarily change people's awareness, documentary films have provided inspiration for environmental changes.