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202356 minPGdocumentary

Langit/Lupa

202356 minPGdocumentary

Personal testimonials from survivors of the 1985 Escalante massacre intertwine with footage of community art activities involving local children.

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Personal testimonials from survivors of the 1985 Escalante massacre intertwine with footage of community art activities involving local children.

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Enzo Camachodirector

Ami Liendirector

Edgar Cadagatcast

Inday Varona-Espinacast

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Escalante, a town in the Philippines, witnessed a violent massacre in 1985. Personal testimonials from survivors recount the events and their ongoing impact. The film includes footage of local children participating in community art activities during research visits. It addresses Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s regime and its efforts to silence voices discussing structural violence. The Escalante Massacre shapes collective memory and reveals a persistent revolutionary culture among the people.

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