PNG's retired Major General Jerry Singirok: Sandline Hero to Hollywood Movie Pitch, Country Anxiously Waits for Pitch Result
Papua New Guinea’s retired Major General Jerry Singirok recently returned from Los Angeles after pitching his book, “The Matter of Conscience,” to seven Hollywood directors. “Matter of Conscience” is a gripping and inspiring memoir by Jerry Singirok. The book tells the true story of Singirok’s experience leading the Bougainville crisis in the 1990s when he defied orders to use military force against civilians and instead advocated for peaceful negotiations. Singirok’s bravery and moral conviction resulted in a ceasefire and paved the way for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Singirok’s memoir provides a unique perspective on the Bougainville crisis and sheds light on the challenges of military leadership in the face of ethical dilemmas. Singirok expressed his excitement about the possibility of his book being turned into a movie and stated that in two weeks, the country would know whether his pitch was good enough to secure a movie deal. Singirok recited his book-to-screen pitch s