I’ve been brainstorming on a few stories that I would like to cover but I’m not only doing the Indonesian Community. For Indonesia, I would like to create a documentary style video about the LGBT Community in Indonesia vs. USA. Ideally, I want to find an Indonesian Immigrant that migrated to New York City and the person’s life have changed for the better. If I can visit Indonesia during Spring Break, I want to interview the locals. Starting from the LGBT Community, Muslim Community, other religions, based on age demographic, and find a local organization in Jakarta. I want to approach an Indonesian vs. New York City based psychologist to compare both Indonesian and American perspective on the LGBT Community. I’ve heard of a gay conversion therapy in Indonesia, I want to show how damaging it could really be. When people speak in Indonesian, there will be a text translation in English.
The second story that I’m interested in covering is about a Muay Thai boxer that migrated to the US. He was a world champion and he opened a gym in Manhattan, NY. I want to showcase his story in a documentary style video and a short article. Possibly, showcase other successful immigrants that brings more jobs in New York City and New Jersey.
The third would be about a suburban state, it will be a documentary style video that will be more about traveling. I have always been interested in interviewing people who lives in RVs, Mini Vans, small portable homes, and yachts. Another story that I’m interested in would be people that are a collector of vintage cast iron skillets or antiques. For example, I really want to interview someone that owns a BMW Isetta car from the 1950s. I like the idea of how something old can be passed to the next generation. I’m still branching out my ideas but I don’t want to be limited in just one community.