A Man Called Ahok

Overview

This Indonesian biographical film traces the life of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known as Ahok, from his childhood in Belitung to his rise as Jakarta’s governor. It explores his controversial leadership, blunt honesty, and anti-corruption crackdowns, which earned both fierce loyalty and bitter opposition. The story captures his political battles, the religious blasphemy case that led to his imprisonment, and his eventual release, painting a complex portrait of a man who became a symbol of reform and division in modern Indonesia.