A PASI FU ROMEO (ROMEO'S ROAD)
By Keoni K. Wright
From the local Surinamese tongue, "A Pasi Fu Romeo" can be translated into either "Romeo's Road" or "Romeo's Passion." In either case, the double meaning is appropriate when describing the passionate road the film's main subject, Romeo Koffymaga, has taken to become an emerging Maroon voice in the fight against logging transportation practices in Suriname. As the film creatively portrays, Romeo is a man who developed his righteous mentality as a fearless soldier; fighting against a leftist military regime during Suriname's Civil War (1986-1992). In the present day, Romeo has put down his rifle, but continues to fight using the power of his voice.
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A PASI FU ROMEO (ROMEO'S ROAD)
Keoni K. Wright
Suriname
2021
Documentary Short
22'
English Subtitles
Romeo Koffymaga