Director Mona Lisa YUCHENGCO | 2012 | USA | 87 mins | English, Tagalog w/ES | New York Premiere
In this endearing documentary tribute to her friend, Mona Lisa YUCHENGCO recounts the achievements of Marilou DIAZ-ABAYA (1955-2012), the “first lady” of Philippine cinema. Marilou made unflinching efforts to make films for the underclass, who struggled to survive harsh societal and political conditions. It resulted in some of the most daring films that brought the Philippine cinema to the world’s attention, with works such as BRUTAL(1980), KARNAL(1983), BABY TSINA(1984), and later JOSE RIZAL (1998) and REEF HUNTERS (1999).
Screening:
Friday July 26, 2013 | 7:00 pm
The Philippine Consulate General, New York
*This is a free screening*
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