USA,
1995, 60 min
Shown in 1996
CREDITS
- dir
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Ramona S. Díaz
- gga award
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Silver Spire Finalist, Bay Area Documentary
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COMMENTS
Shown with Round Eyes in the Middle Kingdom. Ramona S. Díaz in person.
OTHER
It has been ten years since the world watched the People’s Power movement overthrow the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. This film imaginatively interweaves the rise of Corazon Aquino with the history of Filipino women. Striking cinematography and a treasure trove of archival footage and infuse women’s myths and literature with flesh and blood. Testimonies of women active in the People’s Power movement relive the downfall of the Marcos regime. Ultimately, filmmaker Ramona Diaz has framed a new context for us to explore Filipino history, contemporary society and the indefatigable spirit of Filipino women.
FACTOID #44
Fred Astaire (alas without his top hat and tails) became the first actor honored with an in-person tribute at the Festival October 30, 1966. Astaire so enjoyed his interview with Festival programmer Albert Johnson, the balletic performer danced with his host onstage.
