In Myanmar, different groups of Buddhist monks are battling with how to deal with the country’s minority Muslim population. While some advocate peace, others, such as the extremist Ma Ba Tha, are stoking up hatred and violence.
The film explores how the monks’ actions are threatening to destabilise the country’s newly established democracy under the leadership of Aung San Suu Kyi.
The film achieved 1 million views within its first two weeks online.
Filmed, Produced and Directed by Johnny Burke
Edited by William Saunders.
Commissioned by the Guardian.