Thirty-six years ago, millions of Filipinos from all walks of life gathered at EDSA and all over the Philippines to show the world what real democracy looks like by ousting a powerful dictator through a peaceful revolution.
36 years later, The Philippines faces the threat of the possibility of the return of the Dictator’s son into power.
In the continued pursuit of historical truth and integrity, the Filipino Documentary Society and DAKILA will launch a six-week-long Dokyu Power Film Festival on February 25, 2022, in commemoration of the anniversary of the People Power Revolution, through an online forum entitled “May Power pa ba ang People?”.
“Through the Dokyu Power Festival, we aim to reclaim the Filipino people’s narratives against those who blur, twist, and rewrite history in favor of the tyrants and oppressors. By presenting real stories of our people’s lived experiences, we connect to our fellow Filipinos towards bridging visions of hope. To make real change happen and become meaningful to their lives, livelihood, and lifestyle,” Dokyu Power Deputy Festival Director Alex Poblete said.
“May Power pa ba ang People?”, the online forum, aims to serve as a platform for meaningful critical political discourse on the importance of people empowerment in nation-building. Guest speakers include Doris Nuval, a media and communication specialist who holds the record for being the longest held female political prisoner of the Marcos regime; Atty. Andy Bautista, former Commissioner of the PCGG and the COMELEC; Mr.
Along with The Kingmaker, Dokyu Power will also be screening the 2022 Best Documentary Feature Nominee for the Oscars,and 2021 Academy Award Nominee for Best International Feature and Best DocumentarySilence of Others; Ditsi Carolino’s Manila Lockdown: One of the longest COVID lockdowns in the world
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