A group of women in Labangon, Cebu, organizes to demand land reform, create a money-lending system, and establish shelters for street kids.
Synopsis
A group of women in Labangon, Cebu, organizes to demand land reform, create a money-lending system, and establish shelters for street kids.
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Synopsis
In Labangon, a squatter community in Cebu, Philippines, women unite to demand land reform and improve their living conditions. Under the direction of Anne Henderson, the film follows their efforts to establish a community-led money-lending system and create shelters for street children. These grassroots initiatives reflect a collective determination to effect change and serve as a potential model for similar movements worldwide. The documentary runs for 51 minutes and was released in 1988.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet the women fighting for land reform in Cebu.
- Find out how they created a money-lending system.
- See grassroots organizing in action.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Anne Henderson in 1988.
- It focuses on a squatter community in Labangon, Cebu.
- The documentary runs for 51 minutes.
- The women in the film organized for land reform and shelters for street kids.
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Who directed the documentary Holding Our Ground?
Holding Our Ground was directed by Anne Henderson.
What year was Holding Our Ground released?
Holding Our Ground was released in 1988.
What is the duration of the documentary Holding Our Ground?
The duration of Holding Our Ground is 51 minutes.
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