Finding Nellie
“Curiosity leads to discovery.”
Synopsis
Finding Nellie: Documenting Local History follows archaeologist Ellie De Castro’s two-year search to uncover a 71-year old mystery behind Nellie E. Brown Elementary School, a public school in Olongapo City. What began as a simple question became a transpacific historical investigation spanning public and private archives, cemeteries, military records, oral histories, and community memories in the Philippines and abroad.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandra Lenore Ashworth
- Original Title
- Finding Nellie
- Release Date
- 04/09/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandra Lenore Ashworth
Christian Babista
Kayla Babista
Lienel de Castro, Pamela Renee Reyes
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandra Lenore Ashworth
Director
Pamela Renee Reyes
Producer
Christian Babista
Director of Photography
Kayla Babista
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finding Nellie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Finding Nellie about?
Finding Nellie: Documenting Local History follows archaeologist Ellie De Castro’s two-year search to uncover a 71-year old mystery behind Nellie E. Brown Elementary School, a public school in Olongapo City. What began as a simple question became a transpacific historical investigation spanning public and private archives, cemeteries, military records, oral histories, and community memories in the Philippines and abroad.
Who directed Finding Nellie?
Finding Nellie was directed by Alexandra Lenore Ashworth.
Who stars in Finding Nellie?
The principal cast of Finding Nellie includes Not specified.
When was Finding Nellie released and how long is it?
Finding Nellie was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 40m.