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201974 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Indigenous Histories Education

A is for Agustin

201974 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

41-year-old Agustin Tiburcio enrolls in school to improve his family's circumstances while facing exploitation in the northern Philippines.

Indigenous Histories Education

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Grace Pimentel Simbulan

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41-year-old Agustin Tiburcio enrolls in school to improve his family's circumstances while facing exploitation in the northern Philippines.

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Grace Pimentel Simbulan

Grace Pimentel Simbulandirector

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Agustin Tiburcio, a 41-year-old man from the northern Philippines, struggles with illiteracy and exploitation in his workplace. In an effort to change his family's situation, he enrolls in school. As he learns his ABCs, Agustin faces various challenges and celebrates small victories. His experiences reflect the difficulties of pursuing education in a marginalized community. Directed by Grace Pimentel Simbulan, "A is for Agustin" runs for 74 minutes and focuses on the themes of education and empowerment.

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