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JOSE
RIZAL: ANG BUHAY NG ISANG BAYANI (Tagalog Version)
JOSE RIZAL: THE MAN, THE HERO, THE FILIPINO (English Version)
Butch Nolasco, Director
Format: VHS
Running time: 90 minutes
This video documentary on the
personal life of Jose Rizal is the most historically authentic and accurate, and
it is based on the documentary evidence obtained entirely from primary sources.
It looks at Rizal as a person rather than a public figure, a human being who
suffered hunger, sorrow, loneliness and pain, an ordinary person who achieved so
much. The documentary will show a
large collection of photos, letters and memorabilia, much of which has never
been shown on television before.
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RESOURCE AT RISK: PHILIPPINE
MARSHLANDS
Nonoy Regalado, Director
Format: VHS
Running time: 45 minutes
It features the Agusan Marsh,
the country’s largest undisturbed remaining freshwater wetland.
It shows how the Agusanon Manobo live their lives and adapt to the harsh
conditions of the marsh. Ecological
scientists working in the conservation of the marsh’s wildlife and forestry
are also featured. The documentary
aims to educate the viewers on the important role of the marshlands in
preserving the quality of life and maintaining the ecological balance.
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RESOURCE AT RISK: PHILIPPINE
CORAL REEFS
Raul Rodrigo, Creative Director/Writer
Format: VHS
Running time: 30 minutes
The video documentary tackles
the vital issue of coral reef destruction in the Philippines. Our coral reefs
are precious resources, more so because about 50% of Filipinos depend on the sea
for their primary sources of protein. The
documentary also shows ways and means by which some communities have worked to
save their reefs.
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KUWARESMA
Joey Conti, Director
Format: VHS
Running time: 45 minutes
This video documentary
highlights the Lenten rituals in the Philippines, through an anthropologist’s
eyes. It shows the different ways
by which Filipinos remember and give life to the passion and death of Jesus
Christ.
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MOUNTAINS
OF WATER: THE TERRACES AND TRADITIONS OF THE IFUGAO (English Version)
IFUGAO: BULUBUNDUKING BUHAY (Tagalog Version)
Fruto Corte, Director
Format: VHS
Running time: 45 minutes
A documentary film which tells
about the rich northern mountains of the Cordillera enriched by the Ifugaos’
genius – the creation of the eight wonder of the world, the Banawe Rice
Terraces – built over a hundred years ago.
Discover how the early Ifugaos go about their daily lives as this video
documentary highlights their unique and fascinating beliefs, rituals, arts and
traditions. Have a close encounter
with two of the remaining Mumbakis and the few Ifugaos’ old folks who are the
remaining vanguards of the Ifugaos’ rich heritage.
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KOOL
KID'S ECO'S ECHO: THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES
Probe Team Productions
Format: VHS
Running time: 60 minutes
A special video on the
environment that features Kool Kid Eco and the Five and Up team in their
adventures of uncovering the earth’s worsening problems.
It offers an educational treat for the young as our hero explores on the
different environmental ills occurring on land, water and air.
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KIDS
WITH KIDS
Probe Team Productions
Format: VHS
Running time: 105 minutes
This video unvcovers the
exciting yet scary passages of teen-age life as it tackles the issue of teenage
sex and pregnancy. Hosted by
Francis Magalona and Yas Mapua, the special video features teen-agers sharing
their views of love and relationships, and teen parents offering their frank
descriptions of the horror of child raising.
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