The Opposition (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 2017, The Opposition is a documentary film directed by Hollie Fifer, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. How can we ethically build sustainable industry in developing countries? In a David-and-Goliath battle over the land on the luscious mountain peninsula in the centre of Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, Joe Moses, leader of the Paga Hill Settlement, must save his 3,000 people before they are evicted. Joe may find his community replaced by an international five-star hotel and marina development. But not before he battles it out in the courts.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Opposition has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on DocPlay. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Opposition page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Opposition (2017)?
- In AU, The Opposition is available to stream on DocPlay. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Opposition worth watching?
- The Opposition holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Opposition released?
- The Opposition was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.