Life Inside Bali's Infamous Kerobokan Prison | Foreign Correspondent

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  • Опубликовано: 11 июн 2017
  • To many, Bali’s Kerobokan jail is a place of creepy fascination, a repository of misery in an island playground. But what’s it really like in there?
    For the first time a TV crew has obtained virtually unrestricted access to all corners of Kerobokan’s men’s prison. The Foreign Correspondent team spend a week roaming the jail, filming and interviewing prisoners and guards to capture life inside.
    "Yeah, this is my little piece of paradise" - Bali Nine member Matthew Norman.
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Комментарии • 7 тыс.

  • @omarsuave6148
    @omarsuave6148 5 лет назад +165

    His father is amazing. I literally have no one in my family who would ever do that for me. No one would move to the country I'm imprisoned in just to frequently see me. His father truly loves him.

    • @traci150
      @traci150 5 лет назад +1

      Lenny Online me too

    • @brentbarnhart5827
      @brentbarnhart5827 4 года назад +12

      My mother and father heard an untrue rumor about me, I've never been in trouble in my life, always been a respected leader wherever I am, own many businesses, very successful man, and a nice and caring person toward even strangers. But my parents after hearing this untrue rumor, and after me telling them the absurdity of the claim, declared me dead and never spoke to me every again when I was 40 years old. So I am assuming, if I actually ever did anything, they wouldn't come see me, when they threw me away over an untrue rumor. YES, this man has a wonderful and loving father. He is Blessed, not all can say that as you have stressed. Blessings to you Omar.

    • @idealist420
      @idealist420 3 года назад

      @@brentbarnhart5827 Don't try to prove anything to them. Do things to prove yourself worthy to you. You don't have to impress anyone but yourself. Competition should always be within you.

    • @brentbarnhart5827
      @brentbarnhart5827 3 года назад +2

      @@idealist420 Agree, my satisfaction in life does not come from others.... it is NICE but I am able to get said satisfaction out of seeing my own work in motion, so to speak. Your comments are very valid.... thank you and God Bless.

    • @amandacullen2624
      @amandacullen2624 3 года назад

      @@brentbarnhart5827 did they never talk to u again ? Wat was the rumour about that’s pretty harsh for parents to do

  • @abish1650
    @abish1650 3 года назад +151

    Man, this prison is a rehabilitation camp. Really fascinated by the way people with bad pasts are changing for a better future. Hope humanity grows.

    • @Tanokops
      @Tanokops 3 года назад +8

      For the foreigner it does 😋

    • @AlphaHealthYT
      @AlphaHealthYT 2 года назад

      Yeah, a rehabilitation camp... but you can never get fully rehabilitated, that's why you need to spend your whole life there.

    • @luvtocook6881
      @luvtocook6881 2 года назад

      Our prisons should be the same way. Sadly in the US they’re being built by corporations for profit, and in order to make money they need inmates and they need them to stay… when you have that kind of a system the inmate doesn’t stand a chance from the moment they enter the court room… judges are being dragged into longer sentences and sentences for those who would never see the inside of a prison before… we’re letting down inmates and only creating better criminals thereby putting the public at risk of coming into contact with them.

    • @briantarigan7685
      @briantarigan7685 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@Tanokopsthe Indonesians also being treated the same way in there

  • @rrrriajiii
    @rrrriajiii 2 года назад +56

    28:50
    He said the prisoners as "warga binaan" which in english it's actually translated as "person in care" rather than "prisoner"
    It may looks like a subtle gesture but as we can see compared to almost every prison in this world, the result is spot on.

    • @jeromimikhaelasido8800
      @jeromimikhaelasido8800 2 года назад +4

      ya bukan subtle gesture sih mas, sejak jaman menteri kehakiman sahardjo tahun 1962 semua istilah istilah terkait dgn penjara diperhalus semua. termasuk juga itu. jadinya itu bukan gestur tapi kewajiban dia utk menyebut orang orang di video ini sebagai warga binaan alih-alih napi.

  • @dontcare7086
    @dontcare7086 3 года назад +34

    This is what prison should be. These men are actually being rehabilitated and trying to better themselves. Of course not everyone will take advantage of this but for the most part they seem like they're trying their best and making the best out of a bad situation. There's no point being violent and miserable especially when you're all in it together.

  • @boyjengka9556
    @boyjengka9556 4 года назад +280

    If Bali prisoner feels uncomfortable with their situation right now in Bali prison, I think guard have to show them a documentary video about Madagascar prison, their mindset will be changed and suddenly they feel like living in a resort in Bali prison.

    • @reconss5290
      @reconss5290 4 года назад +6

      Their eyes will tear blood from what they will see lol

    • @aflah8890
      @aflah8890 3 года назад

      Ya of course

    • @crybxby6848
      @crybxby6848 3 года назад

      Lol

    • @MyVishal98
      @MyVishal98 3 года назад +1

      They will gonna consider it a vacation 😂😂😂 and gonna live for long time here😂

    • @annaemilia2505
      @annaemilia2505 2 года назад +1

      or they should show the prisoners the film of that prison in deep russia called the black dolphin ....with prisoners that locked up 23 hours per day in their cells and 1 hour per day walking in a small cage - no more - and they are knowing that they will never be free again. This bali prison has more dignity and responsebilities and things to do for the prisoners there. What I do not understand ist why people risk prison in other countries by drug dealing etc - if they would have been caught in countries like saudi arabia ....they would not have faced prison - they would have faces the sword.....

  • @KONTHEDON4
    @KONTHEDON4 4 года назад +439

    This prison is actually not that bad, trust me you don't want to be in African or South American prisons

    • @lexxusify
      @lexxusify 4 года назад +26

      Kon The Don MOSTLY MADAGASCAR PRISON, it’s the WORST

    • @advaithrvasistha44
      @advaithrvasistha44 3 года назад

      @@lexxusify yess

    • @riverrazors7915
      @riverrazors7915 3 года назад +4

      I was in Singapore prison back in 2003 and it was really hell..once I got caught playing scrabble during master check and I spent 7 days tied by wrist and ankles to the walls of 2x2 cell in the blistering heat since the cell blocks were made out of metal and the sun would hit on it all afternoon..sometime the temperature would get so hot that when the warden opened the door you would see smoke coming out of the cell..we slept on the floor and we were sometime up to 32 inmates in 20 m2 cell..

    • @jenrutherford6690
      @jenrutherford6690 3 года назад

      @Green Fire jeepers you must be one tough character to have survived.

    • @jenrutherford6690
      @jenrutherford6690 3 года назад

      @@riverrazors7915 for playing scrabble ????

  • @dib_anbesa
    @dib_anbesa 3 года назад +29

    That's what you call the unconditional love from his dad! He left Australia just to be close to his son!! God bless you brother!

    • @Animal-Reaction-Clips
      @Animal-Reaction-Clips 3 года назад +2

      Nah man he possessed heroine to export and then supply and ruin lives and torture families of those affected and for this reason alone he deserves life in prison

  • @tatianapashkova3558
    @tatianapashkova3558 3 года назад +20

    this prison looks like a University campus. Too nice for a prison, still great to see how kind, openhearted and humane these Indonesians are. Really great!

    • @logangellasch8944
      @logangellasch8944 3 года назад +1

      I think prisons in Germany or Switzerland are nice. Not this

    • @BayuCTG
      @BayuCTG 3 года назад

      @@logangellasch8944 try thai prison. Thats the best prison in the world

    • @user-bn5bx6vd8l
      @user-bn5bx6vd8l 3 года назад +5

      @@logangellasch8944 you're comparing jail in first world country to this lol.

    • @astinharun5331
      @astinharun5331 2 года назад +1

      @@user-bn5bx6vd8l in first world country the Prinson too cold for braeath lol

  • @lepuscuniculus7527
    @lepuscuniculus7527 4 года назад +57

    Matthew dad moved to Bali just for his son. Wow the fatherly love is incredible. And Chen has passion for aviation but he is stuck in the prison. That is sad. But at least he can see the open sky and keep dreaming.

  • @ulaso3989
    @ulaso3989 5 лет назад +144

    This prison seems like a paradise compared to American prisons

    • @derpypotato3650
      @derpypotato3650 4 года назад +2

      @Jason Adams yep

    • @kekfreedomheritage5633
      @kekfreedomheritage5633 4 года назад +4

      Many state prisons in USA are very bad, and some Fed prisons are bad, but usually better than state prisons from what has been reported from prisoners themselves. There are many killings and serious injuries and isolation in US prisons. Some prisoners are completely isolated for years and decades. The jails in various local areas can be very bad as well.

    • @connoroleary591
      @connoroleary591 4 года назад +3

      Yes, this prison seems humane.
      The way most prisoners are treated is so cruel that it is a stain on civilisation.
      Redemption and reform should be the aim of prison, not brutalisation and gangs.

    • @polishpat95
      @polishpat95 4 года назад +2

      *ITS PARADISE BECAUSE THE INMATES ARE THERE FOR NOTHING*
      Which makes them non typical criminals.
      They're normal people who got imprisoned for stuff like a personal small amount steroids. Like WTF

    • @zjuvergaur
      @zjuvergaur 4 года назад +3

      The prison in Iceland is like a vacation you can't escape lol it's a total joke, i've been there for a few months couple of years ago, i loved my stay, came out refreshed and alot healthier than when i first arrived there - so i could party even harder and for 1 or 2 extra days ^^

  • @ontheroadagain9068
    @ontheroadagain9068 3 года назад +28

    "I am always hungry" 20:05 the QnA session broke my heart.
    You could see Matthew put up a brave smile as he actually speaks the truth and everyone laughs.

  • @na6493
    @na6493 2 года назад +27

    I admire the dad. He moved to Bali and is near his son.

  • @choneydolma4498
    @choneydolma4498 3 года назад +65

    IDK but seeing this episode I feel very calm and peaceful.. All the prisoners have very positive and humble attitude.. I have seen people with freedom more depressed, stressed out.. with health and mental problems, there are neighbors fighting with each other, there are angers, jealousy, hatred,..etc.. I have seen suffering far worse outside jail than in this jail.!!!..In this prison prisoners are more closer to God, community, brotherhood, skills,.. songs, sports, some sort of very soothing vibrant...I am glad humanity still exist in some prison...!!

    • @johnnycash2154
      @johnnycash2154 3 года назад +5

      Yesss i really love their positivity

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 3 года назад +3

      Ikr this feels like a resort

    • @rein0123
      @rein0123 3 года назад +2

      Ofc people are gonna be more positive in front of a camera.

  • @diatonix2
    @diatonix2 4 года назад +132

    It may be overcrowded, but it is still a hundred times better and more humane than many other prisons.

  • @tibork3845
    @tibork3845 2 года назад +16

    This is 'infamous prison'??? I was a refugee from the Soviet Union, this is luxury hotel compared to our refugee camp where I spent one and half years. We had one shower and about 10 toilette for 300 people (men and women together), shared one room with 11 other people. These people have a very lucky life!

  • @gagakhandokoiriantoroputra4803
    @gagakhandokoiriantoroputra4803 3 года назад +100

    At 28:50, the governor of the prison used such as sweet words "warga binaan" for Matthew, which means "citizen to be educated". He did not use the word "tawanan" which literally translates to prisoner.

    • @zNblack00
      @zNblack00 3 года назад +11

      ^this, Something from Bahasa Indonesia that was utterly lost in translation!

    • @originalsun5206
      @originalsun5206 3 года назад

      @@zNblack00 *bahasa Melayu

    • @generalbaguette3489
      @generalbaguette3489 2 года назад +16

      @@originalsun5206 melayu and indonesian is not the same language, they're very similar because its basically the same raced people made the language but its diffrent

    • @blank6670
      @blank6670 2 года назад +3

      @@originalsun5206 it's Bahasa Indonesia not Bahasa Melayu, Bali is from Indonesia not Malaysia.

    • @EyyoWagwanBoy
      @EyyoWagwanBoy 2 года назад +2

      @@blank6670 Bahasa Melayu is not only in malaysia btw

  • @AlanAttack
    @AlanAttack 5 лет назад +30

    When you see people in this situation its brings home the reality of how precious your life is, its time I stop taking my own freedom for granted and wasting my time, its time to do something.

  • @tanveer0987
    @tanveer0987 4 года назад +48

    Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky had said "The degree of civilisation in a society is revealed by entering its prisons", Indonesia seems more civilized then some of the first world nations.

    • @michaelgeorge4643
      @michaelgeorge4643 4 года назад +3

      ...Until you realize that people are wasting away for their entire lives because they used a teeny amount of a mind altering substance to escape their pain

    • @ericlencher2356
      @ericlencher2356 4 года назад +8

      I guess you missed the part where they shot 2 men to death by firing squad for a non violent drug offense. That destroys your entire argument.

    • @sadbuttrue5200
      @sadbuttrue5200 4 года назад +8

      @@ericlencher2356 kill 2 drug dealer to save million people i think its fair enough, we also death penalty a man behind bomb bali

    • @justkidding9381
      @justkidding9381 3 года назад +9

      @@ericlencher2356 nah that's why we don't have drug cartel war here in indos, so damn few illegal gun possession of non law enforcement here like it's almost legend to have gun when u are civilian except if u are terrorist, everything just peace here

  • @Nalinc33
    @Nalinc33 2 года назад +30

    This is a heavenly prison compared to other countries .seems like inmates friendly and calm. Clean environment

  • @Joycemcnamara
    @Joycemcnamara Год назад +15

    Their culture makes the difference. Also, not being treated like caged animals, they don’t act like caged animals. How fascinating.

  • @smode983
    @smode983 4 года назад +52

    The U.S. could learn a thing or 10 from this prison system. It's not perfect by any means but they seem to be treated like humans, shown respect and dignity, kept active and given opportunities to improve themselves.
    All of the inmates look so damn friendly lol.

    • @sicksamuel5110
      @sicksamuel5110 4 года назад +1

      Inmates don’t deserve to be treated humanely

    • @CasevacDevilDoc
      @CasevacDevilDoc 4 года назад +7

      The USA is a privatized system. They get money for each head and recidivism means the cash keeps coming back.

    • @cactusboysucculent5137
      @cactusboysucculent5137 4 года назад +5

      @@sicksamuel5110 Why?

    • @absentmindedshirokuma8539
      @absentmindedshirokuma8539 3 дня назад

      ​@@sicksamuel5110if you treat them like monster, thats how you creates even more and worse monster.

  • @kevinbratwurst1418
    @kevinbratwurst1418 5 лет назад +64

    wow. i assume this is better then 90% of the prisons in US. i mean they have work, the guards are friendly, there's a garden to go to every day. Three simple things that millions of prisoners are dreaming of.....

    • @yy-rp3hr
      @yy-rp3hr 5 лет назад +8

      Better than 100%

    • @danielsonn3046
      @danielsonn3046 5 лет назад

      norway prisons are nicer

    • @princesssolace4337
      @princesssolace4337 5 лет назад +7

      @@danielsonn3046 ...is it 24/7 summer in Norway?

    • @ChristianNorge
      @ChristianNorge 4 года назад

      @@princesssolace4337 Nah, but that's all preference, some people actually like having 4 seasons over perpetual summer

    • @conceitedxo
      @conceitedxo 4 года назад

      the thing is when your only prison sentence is in this kind of prison im guessing its still hell for you. in the end youre not with your family and not free to do what ever you want

  • @RedSoulful
    @RedSoulful 2 года назад +45

    My girlfriend is Brazilian, and she told me that this looks like heaven in comparison with some prisons in Brazil. It isn't controlled by drug lords and I can see some respect between inmates and guards, it doesn't look too overcrowded and there are no signs of gang related murders. I mean... this is looks way, way better than some prisons in Africa and South America

  • @najeebjr_654
    @najeebjr_654 Год назад +11

    most of them in this prison got high level of humanity,, so many life lesson from this video you got our respect dear brothers

  • @Kittybarcode
    @Kittybarcode 4 года назад +49

    This is sad but heart warming at the same time. I’m glad they are being so productive in prison . Also, good to see Indonesian governments has provided humane conditions and a beautiful garden for its criminals .

  • @Simplepinoy703
    @Simplepinoy703 4 года назад +42

    Got locked up once. That single cell no matter what anyone say can F w/mind. Your mind goes in another world and think about the craziest things. Once I got out. I studied my ass off, got my GED and when that certification came. I applied for community college. My life didnt start til I was 23. Tough life is what makes you a stronger person. Good luck to all that's willing to change and hope you give your second chance a better beggining.

    • @prodby5star940
      @prodby5star940 3 года назад +1

      Bro that whole message is dumb as shit

  • @MStarr-dp8fc
    @MStarr-dp8fc 3 года назад +30

    I saw a lot of sadness and regret in Matthew’s and Chen’s eyes. Facing life in prison is tough.

    • @-------------------13
      @-------------------13 2 года назад

      Tough? Eat good food for free, has comfy bad and some books inside.. And you still think that's tough?

    • @MStarr-dp8fc
      @MStarr-dp8fc 2 года назад +7

      @@-------------------13 compared to the horrendous prison conditions in Madagascar for example. I’d say this prison in Bali is a lot more sanitary and “comfortable”
      However They tried to smuggle WEED out of Bali. Not cocaine, meth, heroin, opioids.
      I understand every country has their own rules and laws. They did break the law.
      However LIFE in prison for WEED is a very harsh penalty.
      FREEDOM is priceless.

    • @-------------------13
      @-------------------13 2 года назад +2

      @@MStarr-dp8fc But they don't know how to appreciate their freedom by using and smuggling drugs in Asia.
      They know the law is so strict and they break it.

    • @-------------------13
      @-------------------13 2 года назад +3

      You don't know how much trouble they get into when they're high. There are so many cases in Indonesia because of drugs.

    • @MStarr-dp8fc
      @MStarr-dp8fc 2 года назад

      @@-------------------13 Now you’re onto another topic.
      First you went from the topic of them eating good for free, has comfy books inside….
      I’m talking about the Bali 9 and their case. They were caught. guilty for attempting to smuggle WEED. Understand now?
      I know for a fact that people who are high on OTHER drugs besides MARIJUANA
      Get into lots of trouble. And commit terrible crime.
      I know weed is illegal especially in Indonesia. However please tell me what crimes people commit while high on weed??
      Again….I am NOT excusing what they did.

  • @lillymarie1965
    @lillymarie1965 2 года назад +26

    In every foreign jail documentary I see comments about Madagascar. That jail had given us all PTSD

    • @alvinaditya3684
      @alvinaditya3684 2 года назад +1

      The scariest jail I ever watched.

    • @stormsebastian926
      @stormsebastian926 2 года назад +4

      @@alvinaditya3684 more of disgusting cell than scary.

    • @kenyanempress9175
      @kenyanempress9175 2 года назад +1

      I was just telling a couple of friends about the worst prison in the world being in Antananarivo, and they were shocked beyond.

    • @ConceptofFreedom
      @ConceptofFreedom 2 года назад

      Madagascar? Really?
      I have to watch it next I guess.

    • @itsjustmechill.5292
      @itsjustmechill.5292 2 года назад

      "Alright time to roll over and spoon the next sweatiest,smelly person near you in 95 degree heat"
      That would be the ultimate torture to me, I believe I would just take gunshots while climbing the fence instead of that.

  • @godsonjohnson6257
    @godsonjohnson6257 4 года назад +40

    I love it that they’re allowed to be with their families once every month. That’s nice

    • @jejfcjsksksw1209
      @jejfcjsksksw1209 4 года назад

      Look at the venezuela prison, where they can mutilate another inmate without the security realise, and then eat them raw, that's both crazy and sad

  • @scottshanahan3827
    @scottshanahan3827 4 года назад +41

    I wouldn't want to be locked up anywhere, but this is one of the best prison situations I've ever seen.

    • @reconss5290
      @reconss5290 4 года назад +10

      Yea, never seen people so friendly to each other in prison like this before :O

    • @37mountainguy
      @37mountainguy 4 года назад +8

      It looks like summer camp in paradise

    • @sebby324
      @sebby324 3 года назад +1

      Have you seen the UK they are like 3 star hotels

    • @widjiro
      @widjiro 2 года назад

      yeah prison in scandinavian although very comfortable, the people are very anti social

  • @Jawwaad1111
    @Jawwaad1111 Год назад +16

    Although they might only be letting us see what they want us to see, this prison looks like a paradise compared to others I’ve seen here on RUclips

  • @elainebundy5038
    @elainebundy5038 3 года назад +10

    The most freeiest prettiest prison ive seen on RUclips

  • @pailetallenchu4294
    @pailetallenchu4294 4 года назад +24

    Mathew smile but you can see his eyes his pain😔

  • @moisty254
    @moisty254 4 года назад +15

    why does it look like that is the most chilled out laid back prison on earth

  • @ConceptofFreedom
    @ConceptofFreedom 2 года назад +20

    I feel sorry for the guys.
    Don't do drugs in Bali. I lived there a few years and learnt many things.
    Ask yourself, is a joint really worth one year of your life? Not to mention other drugs.
    If you can't leave a few days or weeks without drugs, then Bali is not your place to visit.

  • @derflop
    @derflop 3 года назад +33

    I've noticed something: in places like the EU and Indonesia where they treat the prisoners like actual human beings and give them the appropriate respect, they are MUCH better behaved, don't harbor much (or any) grudge towards "the system", and in general appear to actually become rehabilitated towards the end of their sentence. This is independent of prison conditions since clearly Kerobokan prison is no 5* hotel compared to EU prisons, yet all the inmates seem to have mutual respect for each other and the guards and rules in general.
    The US could really stand to learn something from all this.

    • @triarb5790
      @triarb5790 3 года назад +2

      That is the difference between a rehabilitation philosophy and a recidivist punishment mentality.

    • @MrOzgooner
      @MrOzgooner 2 года назад +8

      yes but they also are not an aggressive race of people and have a different mindset to westerners in general. Do this in western prisons and they would more than likely take advantage of the situation because this is western aggressive culture and in most cases cannot be trusted

    • @globeid8108
      @globeid8108 2 года назад

      Trump want to reform us prison but i dont think it gonna happen anytime soon bcs hes not in office now

  • @letimessel7136
    @letimessel7136 3 года назад +55

    Ahhh God bless Mathew's Father... Heart breaking seeing him putting a brave face and hiding the pain... Unconditional love.. That not everybody has.. :(((

    • @buddyrockstar8525
      @buddyrockstar8525 3 года назад +3

      So true. He is a loving father. I wish I had one of those

  • @chelseajennings4377
    @chelseajennings4377 4 года назад +22

    That's an awesome father that moved that far away to live with his son! That's something like my father would do for me! Amazing family and great support that he has! He is his father's world and you can see it in Dad's eyes when he sees his son every time he goes to visit! That's an awesome American Dad that Bali 9 member has. I would do the same if that happened to a parent or family member of mine, though! No doubt! I would be close to them where I lived!

  • @mbahdookoonsakti6498
    @mbahdookoonsakti6498 3 года назад +20

    2017: no
    2018: not yet
    2019: lil bit closer
    2020: lets put this to everyone's recommendation

    • @tomye4956
      @tomye4956 3 года назад +1

      too old find a better one.

    • @RainMaker426
      @RainMaker426 3 года назад +1

      That's right, this video suddenly appears in my recommendation

  • @benjaminzeev3272
    @benjaminzeev3272 2 года назад +21

    After watching the Madagascar prison documentary , this looks like burj khalifa

    • @kenyanempress9175
      @kenyanempress9175 2 года назад

      More like prison heaven

    • @zackborneo776
      @zackborneo776 2 года назад

      Hahahah, do you kno prisons for corruptor in Indonesia like hotel five star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😂

  • @nikolainagele4589
    @nikolainagele4589 4 года назад +30

    I think, what maybe some RUclips users must understand...if you like a documentary, it doesn't mean you agree with the people, situation or what happens in the documentary or what they are reporting of, it is just to show, you like the quality of the documentation and like the work of the makers/producers and journalists...

    • @lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro6881
      @lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro6881 4 года назад +4

      and other times we'll downvote out of political beliefs.

    • @nikolainagele4589
      @nikolainagele4589 4 года назад +2

      @@lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro6881 you understand my point, thanks

    • @nikolainagele4589
      @nikolainagele4589 4 года назад +2

      @@lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro6881 I hope not, I hope we stay correct....

  • @codymonahan3210
    @codymonahan3210 5 лет назад +86

    This prison looks like a breeze compared to other prisons. That is crazy how much stuff they get and the tools they get to handle.

    • @keeganmoonshine7183
      @keeganmoonshine7183 5 лет назад +7

      lol they have freaking blowtorches. If I was there I would try to escape. Get Dad to get a boat and try and sail back to Australia and never go back to Indonesia.

    • @mkultra80
      @mkultra80 4 года назад

      @@keeganmoonshine7183 oh yeah? We will extradict your ass from straya' then..

  • @smbutte
    @smbutte 2 года назад +16

    Indonesians are truly beautifully natured people.

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold8756 Год назад +16

    He's a got good dad, moving countries to be near his son.

  • @aineio6559
    @aineio6559 3 года назад +33

    I just want to give Mathew a hug😩 I mean he gets life sentence since he's 19 and stay there. He's already turned into a new leaf.

    • @aayush5838
      @aayush5838 3 года назад

      18*

    • @bencas9288
      @bencas9288 3 года назад +2

      He can rot he didn’t care before he got caught

    • @Aqua_Man84
      @Aqua_Man84 3 года назад +7

      ben cas never made a mistake I’m sure your so perfect with your perfect family

    • @bshava8323
      @bshava8323 3 года назад +8

      I don't agree to drugs but he seems to be showing true remorse for what he did.

    • @kelsiy.6256
      @kelsiy.6256 3 года назад +4

      ben cas ew.. like you’re perfect.. seeing how cold you are I doubt it.

  • @ldg508
    @ldg508 5 лет назад +32

    Mathew is very lucky that his father moved there to be next to him.Around here family tends to forget about you when you go to jail/prison

    • @angelabell8725
      @angelabell8725 3 года назад

      Got that right don"t even bother to send a birthday card

  • @fritzkuhne2055
    @fritzkuhne2055 3 года назад +10

    this is actually the nicest prison i have seen

    • @jacksonjackson3561
      @jacksonjackson3561 3 года назад +1

      Not exactly the nicest but it's not bad either

    • @asundalatetelaso5617
      @asundalatetelaso5617 3 года назад

      You think prison isn't bad??, you don't know the story about fellow prisoners being tortured by other prisoners.

  • @juscogens5541
    @juscogens5541 2 года назад +22

    Compared to Madagascar this is a five star resort!!!

  • @IMWATCHING501
    @IMWATCHING501 4 года назад +13

    Wow, hats off to his father for moving to be closer to his son.

  • @NgJackal1990
    @NgJackal1990 4 года назад +132

    If this jail is bad, guess you haven’t seen jails in Madagascar, Phillipine, Thailand, and the tent city.

    • @christinewebber7924
      @christinewebber7924 4 года назад +5

      Tent city isn't that bad. Made it look way worse then the reality. Jail isn't suppose to be comfortable. Tent city you get three meals and a cot. Clean running water. Proper toilets not just a whole in the floor. They still get the store showers ability to work out, study etc.

    • @Ober1kenobi
      @Ober1kenobi 3 года назад

      America has a Tent city jail

    • @pututunik8748
      @pututunik8748 2 года назад

      wait, what is a tent city?

    • @NgJackal1990
      @NgJackal1990 2 года назад +1

      @@pututunik8748 Google Arizona tent city jail.

    • @pututunik8748
      @pututunik8748 2 года назад

      @@NgJackal1990 ah ok

  • @TheDickassman
    @TheDickassman Год назад +26

    This looks like a resort compared to the Madagascar or Philippine prisons

    • @momozuki2650
      @momozuki2650 Год назад +3

      Yes u right indonesia is better for everything from philipine.

  • @galihabdul8650
    @galihabdul8650 2 года назад +2

    this is amazing, props to videographer, editor and all the people that worked really hard for this video

  • @Aeon2K23
    @Aeon2K23 4 года назад +21

    bro indonesians are so nice even the prisoners are nice and polite

    • @miyu_myu21
      @miyu_myu21 3 года назад +1

      we are nice but we kinda really toxic or like to fight someone if you mock us

    • @kenan_da_human650
      @kenan_da_human650 3 года назад

      @@miyu_myu21 ntaps wkwkw

  • @gulli1337
    @gulli1337 4 года назад +43

    That's a very interesting approach Indonesia is taking. I've rarely seen so much sadness but love at the same time in one video. What a difference to US prisons. Matt should be credited with his efforts of teaching others and run the production facility.

  • @Revelation13-8
    @Revelation13-8 2 года назад +7

    Interesting to see how the prisoners respects that guard because he is a kind person

  • @waky3625
    @waky3625 3 года назад +8

    After seeing so many documentaries. The best prison documented.

  • @rishadrish
    @rishadrish 3 года назад +44

    This is heaven when compared to that in Madagascar, Bolivia etc

  • @tommy2pieceya734
    @tommy2pieceya734 4 года назад +70

    Just watched world's toughest prisons, Madagascar and I must say you guys have no idea, how good you have it, no idea...

  • @kacevang7464
    @kacevang7464 2 года назад +6

    These prisoners appears to be so much happier then other prisoners elsewhere.

  • @Trustyzaney
    @Trustyzaney 3 года назад +10

    This place looks like paradise to me.. Not even us prisoners get treated so good.. Compared to Madagascar this place is a cake walk.. The damn guards are even unharmed. Wow

  • @bettingresource
    @bettingresource 4 года назад +62

    Looks like Paradise compared to American prisons.

  • @yeadontwearitout
    @yeadontwearitout 4 года назад +25

    This is the most humane prison I"ve ever seen

    • @walden420
      @walden420 4 года назад +8

      Yeah I don't understand how it got to be known as "notorious". They should check out some of the prisons in the U.S. if they want to see notorious.

  • @stusmith6631
    @stusmith6631 2 года назад +4

    Totally blown away by the insight this vid has given me about the humanity n compassion shown in the Bali prison ... thx guyz 😎

  • @SurajAdhikari
    @SurajAdhikari 3 года назад +4

    Watched many prison documentaries and Bali prison seems like one of the best. Sun, sky, games and friendships.

  • @AviationNut
    @AviationNut 5 лет назад +26

    It's crazy prisoners of different cultures, ethnicity and religions get along very well in prison, but normal people outside of prison kill each other because of ethnicity, religion or culture. This world is a mess.

  • @callmedee6502
    @callmedee6502 4 года назад +17

    not even going lie , the song the guy is singing at 6:08 hit me out of nowhere

    • @enmilia
      @enmilia 4 года назад +2

      The song is called Tentang Cinta by Ipang :))

  • @silencebeats14
    @silencebeats14 2 года назад +9

    I can say that , Matthew is a really kind hearted guy !! I just pray that he'll be released very soon !!!!

    • @notevenexist8553
      @notevenexist8553 2 года назад +1

      Matthew sentence a life imprisonment. In Indonesia it means he would locked up untill his last breath.

  • @souljaboy9047
    @souljaboy9047 2 года назад +18

    This is way better than Madagascar prison

    • @bigdarshan
      @bigdarshan 2 года назад

      OMG That was the worst place imaginable, this is paradise in coparioson

  • @Whats_your_motivational
    @Whats_your_motivational 4 года назад +16

    Wow don’t treat criminals like animals but people who made mistakes. And they actually act like humans. Amazing concept.

  • @joanserumola6070
    @joanserumola6070 5 лет назад +21

    Matthew makes me sad...you can see in his eyes that he is very remorseful ..as for his father moving to Bali just to be able to see his son, brought tears to my eyes..a fathers love very unbreakable, regardless of what he has done.

    • @krisamagus1
      @krisamagus1 5 лет назад +1

      exactly what I wished to comment.Now I don't have to.:)

  • @53NT1N3L__M
    @53NT1N3L__M 2 года назад +15

    This place is actually pretty humane compared to some of the others shown on other documentaries. 👍

  • @MeowTV06
    @MeowTV06 Год назад +16

    I think this is a good prison, creating a family atmosphere where it will not cause trauma and hatred when you are free later, congratulations Bali you did your best, because drugs must be punished because it has killed thousands of lives per year

  • @GTRNR
    @GTRNR 4 года назад +22

    SLEEPING CONDITIONS MIGHT BE BAD BUT THIS PRISON IS WAY BETTER THAN ALL AMERICAN PRISONS... ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO FAMILY VISITS

  • @godisgreat3292
    @godisgreat3292 5 лет назад +18

    This jail is paradise compared to some other countries. I have seen some documentaries about jails in some countries it’s like hell.

  • @Tsunami655
    @Tsunami655 8 месяцев назад +14

    This prison still beats United states prisons for sure. The bali 9 guys, are almost in luxury staying their life sentences here instead of other prisons.

    • @travelingdude33914
      @travelingdude33914 7 месяцев назад +7

      Except for the 2 they executed by firing squad

    • @leon15776
      @leon15776 6 месяцев назад

      You wanna see Aussie jails there even better

    • @Melnokina.-.
      @Melnokina.-. 5 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@leon15776they don't teach proper English in Australia?

  • @kiko9031
    @kiko9031 3 года назад +9

    I cant believe we all watching this together now.. 😂😂 same day

  • @uniquegod1997
    @uniquegod1997 4 года назад +15

    for real this prison looks really really nice. like a small bit of paradise

    • @miyu_myu21
      @miyu_myu21 3 года назад

      You gotta tell who is the girl in ur pfp I've seen her picture in a song but couldn't find who she is

  • @mydixiewrecked1727
    @mydixiewrecked1727 4 года назад +11

    The part with the children visiting broke my heart.They are the ones truly suffering. 😞

  • @Fallout1p
    @Fallout1p 3 года назад +4

    When you have nothing, you open yourself up to everything. Wow thats strong

  • @yudcrazy4964
    @yudcrazy4964 2 года назад +11

    U know.. I watched this literally after watched two episodes of toughest prisons... one from Philippines and the other, the hell on earth of Madagascar.. This Bali prison looks like a peaceful small dorm in comparison...

    • @larrym8404
      @larrym8404 2 года назад +1

      That Madagascar prison is literally hell on earth

  • @tardsandwich7204
    @tardsandwich7204 4 года назад +25

    Anyone else think the place and people were really nice

  • @Shootskas
    @Shootskas 4 года назад +31

    So what is so "infamous" about this prison? It looks like a holiday resort.

    • @rawdog42
      @rawdog42 4 года назад +5

      You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

    • @JJJJ-gl2uf
      @JJJJ-gl2uf 4 года назад +2

      Long sentences and the possibility of being executed are what make it infamous.

    • @Shootskas
      @Shootskas 4 года назад +2

      @@JJJJ-gl2uf that has nothing to do with the prison itself, but the justice system.

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 3 года назад +1

      Literally...

  • @JohnnysCafe_
    @JohnnysCafe_ 2 года назад +7

    We are not the same person we were at 18, that guy has learned his lesson and has served as a warning to others so he should not be there any more.

  • @prairierider7569
    @prairierider7569 3 года назад +9

    I sure hope they are granted clemency, they are definitely deserving and look at how many hundreds they are affecting with positive change and learning new skills!❤️ Thanks for posting

  • @PaulHussey01
    @PaulHussey01 4 года назад +18

    That poor guy committed a crime to raise money to fly because it made him feel free.
    That’s some bastard irony.

    • @DadSkool
      @DadSkool 4 года назад

      The worst irony is the heroin addict who has lost everything and withdrawing, feeling like death walking then offered an chance o have more heroin than he has ever seen, He takes the risk and is caught. He cleans himself up over the next decade and see how nice life can be as he never experienced life without heroin as an adult before, The after he appreciated his life, he is rewarded with the ironic bullet. When he committed the crime, death would have been a reprieve but when he was standing there anticipating the coming bullet, i am sure he smiles at the irony, just before shedding a tear and then his grey matter

  • @ofsinope
    @ofsinope 5 лет назад +28

    This prison looks pretty nice... I expected something horrifying...

  • @Tee017
    @Tee017 4 месяца назад +10

    A journalist named Kathryn Bonella who visited Kerobokan frequently, wrote a book about it.
    She spoke with guards, both female & male prisoners and saw the corruption within the prison which she writes in her book “Hotel Kerobokan”. Its an interesting read and the prison is nothing like they have portrayed here

    • @Frank-33FX
      @Frank-33FX 3 месяца назад +1

      Been there, done that. I was the first American to get a death sentence in Indonesia and spent just shy of 12 years on death row there on a first time drug conviction. What a crap-hole situation to be in. Frank Amado is the name in case you want to Google to verify my statement.

  • @parthsaxena9047
    @parthsaxena9047 3 года назад +24

    Finally, a prison with a no guns sign.

  • @latishabrown6911
    @latishabrown6911 4 года назад +15

    I have so much respect for Michael's Dad, what a great man & a wonderful parent. I pray Michael gets out.

  • @azimil1
    @azimil1 4 года назад +31

    Its like holiday in bali compared to the prison in Madagascar

    • @ElectorNiklas
      @ElectorNiklas 4 года назад +1

      For real, a real paradise compared to Madagascar

    • @georgestacey9558
      @georgestacey9558 4 года назад

      Is that the truth

    • @yanisbebeto9208
      @yanisbebeto9208 4 года назад

      Very true

    • @Djokamez
      @Djokamez 4 года назад +5

      They got their own room, rice cooker even a coffee its like 5 Stars hotel compared to Madagascar

    • @ft2305
      @ft2305 4 года назад +1

      Madagascar prison is an insult to humanity

  • @WoeBringer1195
    @WoeBringer1195 Год назад +14

    This place looks like heaven compared to the Antananarivo prison in Madagascar.. After watching that documentary this place looks like a cake walk.

    • @thenicest157
      @thenicest157 Год назад +2

      if u ask me Madagascar is toughest prison in the world ..no compare with this sumer camps

    • @solemare4130
      @solemare4130 Год назад

      Watch prison in Peru

  • @atok1997
    @atok1997 2 года назад +9

    The other name of this prison can be Rehabilitation center. Blessed to see that they treat the prisoner's like humans. For some it'll be better than home.

  • @jimmytwostones
    @jimmytwostones 4 года назад +22

    The prison looked relaxed but the sentence lengths are a bit harsh.

  • @raykeller6693
    @raykeller6693 4 года назад +40

    this is a more humane prison,than any I'v ever seen in canada or the U.S. after more than 6 decades of observational experience.

    • @JiFan
      @JiFan 4 года назад +9

      Hahaa compared to Singapore, it's a holiday resort!

    • @AmitSinghco
      @AmitSinghco 4 года назад +6

      This definitely looks like holiday resort with limited freedom.

    • @raykeller6693
      @raykeller6693 4 года назад

      @@AmitSinghco i call it (possible) rehabilatation. Prisons are a sick concept so far in history.

    • @widjiro
      @widjiro 2 года назад

      yeah US treatment of it's prisoners are like a pet

    • @raykeller6693
      @raykeller6693 Год назад

      @Donnell Tyquan Okafor choose your prison. I like the yoga system of rehabilitation. There’s NO REHABILITATION, in Canadian prisons. But here, the prison guards are a big problem. They know no yoga either. We currently live in the minimum security prison called North America. Cheers

  • @Wilhelmus84Nassau
    @Wilhelmus84Nassau Год назад +15

    A life sentence for a 18yr old, ridiculous.

  • @n2103m
    @n2103m 3 года назад +8

    watching this feels weird because i pass through the lapas everyday,, this is pretty eye opening

  • @MrObliviousegg
    @MrObliviousegg 4 года назад +27

    I am the only person thinking this is a very decent standard of living for a prison? Especially for one in an Asian country...

    • @samuelmaganya4559
      @samuelmaganya4559 4 года назад

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @melodymaker2011
      @melodymaker2011 4 года назад

      this jail is better then any uk prison defo

    • @amber_Forever16
      @amber_Forever16 4 года назад

      peter rosher it’s not a jail!

    • @ChristianNorge
      @ChristianNorge 4 года назад

      Agreed, but some of them shouldn't have been imprisoned in the first place. A year's sentence for what, 7g of hashish? And 4 years for a miniscule amount of methamphetamine. The only crime they committed was against themselves.

    • @nohellbelow
      @nohellbelow 3 года назад

      Indonesia... Call it "Land of God*

  • @ulimbombonaulindi5088
    @ulimbombonaulindi5088 5 лет назад +84

    This prison actually looks good, no crapy uniforms, no gangsters, plenty of activities, good gardens where you meet your family once a month, it like the freest prison I have seen, well...on tv!

    • @billybunter55
      @billybunter55 5 лет назад +7

      Don't believe anything you see on screen

    • @ilham7345
      @ilham7345 2 года назад +5

      trust me gangs and murders still could happpen inside the prison here

    • @crazymofo8024
      @crazymofo8024 2 года назад

      @@ilham7345 dont talk like you've been there

    • @ilham7345
      @ilham7345 2 года назад

      @@crazymofo8024 I knew bcs an old friend told me. He was in prison for 3 months for some petty crimes.

    • @crazymofo8024
      @crazymofo8024 2 года назад +3

      ​@@ilham7345 oh, my friend also told me that there's also a dragon living there. he been charged 2 years in prison for spreading lies. but i guess since he stay longer compared to your friend, i should also believe him too huh? its that what you're trying to say?

  • @hejran8017
    @hejran8017 3 года назад +14

    why are we all getting this recommended now?

  • @no.commonsense
    @no.commonsense 2 года назад +2

    Wow despite everything this prison touched my heart bless you all