Grappling with the effects of colonialism and imperialism involves confronting the complex legacy of historical domination, which often includes cultural displacement, economic exploitation, and social inequality. The struggle to reclaim and redefine cultural identity becomes paramount in these documentary and narrative films as individuals and communities work to reconnect with their heritage and find their own place in the world.
POINTS OF ORIGIN follows artists and culture bearers from the Philippines and the Filipinx diaspora as they unearth hidden stories and liberate the spirits of their ancestors from the storage vaults of an American museum.
- Runtime30 minutes
- LanguageTagalog
- CountryUnited States
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorOrlando M de Guzman
- ScreenwriterOrlando M de Guzman
- ProducerOrlando M de Guzman
Grappling with the effects of colonialism and imperialism involves confronting the complex legacy of historical domination, which often includes cultural displacement, economic exploitation, and social inequality. The struggle to reclaim and redefine cultural identity becomes paramount in these documentary and narrative films as individuals and communities work to reconnect with their heritage and find their own place in the world.
POINTS OF ORIGIN follows artists and culture bearers from the Philippines and the Filipinx diaspora as they unearth hidden stories and liberate the spirits of their ancestors from the storage vaults of an American museum.
- Runtime30 minutes
- LanguageTagalog
- CountryUnited States
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorOrlando M de Guzman
- ScreenwriterOrlando M de Guzman
- ProducerOrlando M de Guzman