Alipato at Muog

by JL Burgos

Documentary | 96 min  | 2024 | Philippines

Language: Filipino
Subtitles: English

SCREENING SCHEDULE

ABOUT THE FILM

SYNOPSIS

The abduction of Jonas Burgos in 2007 was brazen – done at noontime in a crowded mall. As his family launched their search, a car plate brought them face to face with powerful forces. Despite insurmountable barriers, anonymous informants have dropped leads and even provided the last known photo of Jonas in captivity. Edita, the 80-year old mother, and her filmmaker son lead the long and arduous fight for justice. Presented through testimonials of their lawyer, a reporter, a former Justice Secretary and Human Rights Commission Chair, and witnesses who agreed to appear on condition of anonymity, combined with animation and never-before-seen footage of the family’s relentless search, the documentary film weaves the stories together to uncover the truths, however painful, about the brother’s disappearance.

FESTIVALS AND AWARDS

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER

For 25 years, JL BURGOS has worked on short films, experimental videos, public service announcements, web series, and a TV show in various capacities. His body of work focuses on human rights. His filmography includes: full-length documentaries “Portraits of Mosquito Press” (2015) and “Han-Ayan” (2017), full-length film “Oras De Peligro,” stage plays “Tumindig Ka Aking Saksi” and “Salvage Eman,” and “Ano Ang Aming Kasalanan” and “Pagkatapos Nito” music videos. He is the youngest brother of farmer- activist Jonas Burgos who was forcibly taken by state forces. Since his brother’s abduction in 2007, Burgos has been helping spread awareness about enforced disappearance. Burgos is the proponent of Stop The Attacks, a campaign by artists for artists who have been victims of constant red-tagging and state harassment. Burgos is currently the Chairperson of Surian ng Sining, a national cultural institute of artists, writers, and cultural workers.

Want to bring the film to your community?

Want to support the sustainability of our film outreach program and make it possible for more people to see films?

OTHER FILMS WE ARE SCREENING

FILM SCREENING

Tumandok

Based on real-life trials of the Atis, the indigenous people of Central Panay, and starred by the Atis themselves, ANG TUMANDOK features a 16-year-old chieftain’s daughter as she fights tooth and nail with her people for their ancestral land.

Learn More »
FILM SCREENING

Delikado

DELIKADO follows environmental defenders Bobby and Tata of the Palawan NGO Network Inc and former El Nido mayor Nieves.

Learn More »
FILM SCREENING

Aswang

When Rodrigo Duterte is voted president of the Philippines, he sets in motion a machinery of death to execute suspected drug peddlers, users, and small-time criminals.

Learn More »