Cockfighting is an ancient Balinese tradition and although the government officially frowns upon it, for the male inhabitants of Bali it is an integral part of their daily lives. Cockfights were originally held as part of a religious ceremony TABUH RAH and are normally staged in the village temples, and are held to expel evil spirits.
Over time the ceremonies have transitioned into an unofficial national sport, much the same way cockfighting has done in neighboring countries like the Phillippines and Thailand. Cockfights are typically clandestine and off limits to foreigners and outsiders. Cockrel ... the movie gives you a glimpse into a world inaccessible to most.