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Synopsis:

Bitter Brew peels back the glossy veneer of the world’s most expensive coffee — Kopi Luwak — to reveal a disturbing reality hidden behind luxury branding and exotic marketing.

Touted as a rare delicacy, Kopi Luwak is made from coffee beans that have passed through the digestive system of the Asian palm civet. But behind this quirky process lies a harrowing tale of animal cruelty, fraudulent practices, and environmental exploitation.

From the dense jungles of Indonesia to high-end cafes across the globe, this eye-opening documentary follows investigative journalists, ethical coffee farmers, and wildlife conservationists as they expose how wild civets are captured, caged, and force-fed in squalid conditions to meet international demand. The film uncovers a shadowy market rife with mislabeling and fake products, where most so-called “wild” kopi luwak is anything but.

Featuring interviews with former kopi luwak farm workers, coffee experts, and activists, Bitter Brew challenges viewers to confront the uncomfortable truths behind a luxury product few question — and asks: Is the price of indulgence worth the cost of cruelty?

Genre: Investigative / Environmental / Human-Animal Rights Tone: Exposé, Reflective, Urgent Runtime: 52 minutes Target Audience: Ethical consumers, coffee lovers, environmental advocates, general documentary fans