INDIGENOUS NOW!
- Pacific Cinewaves, Shorts Programs
- 31 mins
Take a trip from Fiji to the Philippines with these cinematic reflections from indigenous voices from different parts of the globe.
In this program
rooted
Directed by Mia Kami
Rooted reflect the deep connection between people of the Pacific, their land, sea, and their identity.
THE FLIGHT OF THE BANOG
Directed by Elvert Bañares
The legends of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines: stories of love and resurrection. A father fondly narrates to his son a portion of the Suguidanon Epic of the indigenous Panay Bukidnon people.
THE SACRIFICE
Directed by Tumeli Tuqota Jr
In a land steeped in old traditions, a Drua (ship) is about to be put to sea, demanding a steep toll for its launch.
NIGHT RIDE
Directed by Todd Karehana
When a mother-of-ten returns nightly to the old family home to feed stray cats, her son questions its connection to the death of his brother.