Bontoc Eulogy

Bontoc Eulogy 1995 Released

Directed by Marlon Fuentes, Bridget Yearian

Documentary · 56 min

 

Bontoc Eulogy 1995 Released

Directed by Marlon Fuentes, Bridget Yearian

Documentary · 56 min

 

The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair included a live exhibit of tribesmen from what is now known as the Philippines; what happened to these people?

Marlon E. Fuentes' Bontoc Eulogy is a haunting, personal exploration into the filmmaker's complex relationship with his Filipino heritage as explored through the almost unbelievable story of the 1,100 Filipino tribal natives brought to the U.S. to be a "living exhibit" at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. For those who associate the famous fair with Judy Garland, clanging trolleys, and creampuff victoriana, Bontoc Eulogy offers a disturbing look at... see more

The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair included a live exhibit of tribesmen from what is now known as the Philippines; what happened to these people?

Marlon E. Fuentes' Bontoc Eulogy is a haunting, personal exploration into the filmmaker's complex relationship with his Filipino heritage as explored through the almost unbelievable story of the 1,100 Filipino tribal natives brought to the U.S. to be a "living exhibit" at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. For those who associate the famous fair with Judy Garland, clanging trolleys, and creampuff victoriana, Bontoc Eulogy offers a disturbing look at... see more
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RUNTIME
N/A min
RELEASED
Mar 31, 1995
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
SPOKEN
English, Tagalog
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N/A
REVENUE
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