The Representation of Poverty in the “Tanah Mama” Film by Asrida Elisabeth based on Max Weber’s Perspective

The study aims to understand the kinds of poverty, the causes of appearing poverty, and the impact of poverty towards family and society in the “Tanah Mama” film based on Max Weber’s perspective. This research is a qualitative research. The data source is the “Tanah Mama” film. The techniques of data collection used are watching and noting. The techniques of data validation used are increasing persistence, triangulation, and peer discussion. The technique of data analysis used is Miles and Huberman models that consist of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Based on the data found and their analysis, the researchers concluded that the kinds of poverty that occurred in the “Tanah Mama” film are natural poverty and structural poverty. The causes of appearing poverty in the “Tanah Mama” film are the existence of injustice, local government policies, and low education in the village. The impacts of poverty towards family and society in the Tanah Mama film are the conflicts between families and the low prosperity of local society. Keyword: Causes, film, impacts, kinds, poverty