For many people, the mention of Papua New Guinea will evoke images like remote highlands cultures and tribal warriors; or perhaps tropical islands and palm fringed beaches, or it may bring to mind darker images of poverty, corruption and raskol violence.
But in PNG’s capital, Port Moresby, things are starting to look a little different. If you look closely, you can see signs of a society in transition, and signs that a modest middle class may be on the rise. In Moresby you can find a small band of business people, professionals, managers, and creatives, all working hard to build a better life for themselves and their families.
Moresby Modern, is the stories of 7 such people, as they work in the challenging environment of a developing country, learning to balance the traditional expectations of their culture with the demands of modern society. Presenting their perspectives on their society, and their hopes and dreams for a better Papua New Guinea.
Moresby Modern is a broadcast ready documentary by Brendan Walsh, and is distributed through Ronin FIlms for broadcast acquisition and for DVD sales.
