Dandhy Laksono

Born

1976-06-29

Biography

Dandhy Dwi Laksono (Born in Lumajang, June 29, 1976) is an Indonesian activist, investigative journalist, and filmmaker. Dandhy is the founder of documentary production studio Watch Doc. Dandhy is known for directing a documentary film called Sexy Killers which was released on April 14, 2019, ahead of the ballot day of the Indonesian 2019 general election. The film sparked national debates as it revealed the ties between the presidential candidates and the coal mining industry, which causes environmental destruction and economic impact toward the impoverished classes. The film is a final piece to Laksono's 12-part documentary series Ekspedisi Indonesia Biru (Blue Indonesia Expedition) which aims to assess economic development and its environmental impact in Indonesia. (Wikipedia)