Bontoc Eulogy
“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?”
Synopsis
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 the cultural arrogance that went hand-in-hand with the Fair's glorification of progress. The Fair was the site of the world's largest ever "ethnological display rack," in which hundreds of so-called primitive and savage men and women from all over the globe were exhibited in contrast to the achievements of Western civilization.
Top Cast
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Diaspora Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marlon Fuentes, Bridget Yearian
- Screenplay & Story
- Marlon Fuentes
- Original Score
- Douglas Quin
- Original Title
- Bontoc Eulogy
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting, National Asian American Telecommunications Association
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marlon Fuentes, Bridget Yearian
Marlon Fuentes
Douglas Quin
Marlon Fuentes
Marlon Fuentes
Department Leadership Roster
Marlon Fuentes
Editor
Marlon Fuentes
Producer
Marlon Fuentes
Director
Bridget Yearian
Director
Marlon Fuentes
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bontoc Eulogy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bontoc Eulogy
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What is Bontoc Eulogy about?
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 the cultural arrogance that went hand-in-hand with the Fair's glorification of progress. The Fair was the site of the world's largest ever "ethnological display rack," in which hundreds of so-called primitive and savage men and women from all over the globe were exhibited in contrast to the achievements of Western civilization.
Who directed Bontoc Eulogy?
Bontoc Eulogy was directed by Marlon Fuentes, Bridget Yearian.
Who stars in Bontoc Eulogy?
The principal cast of Bontoc Eulogy includes Marlon Fuentes, Jordan Porter, Nicole Antonio, Boy in Mosquito Net, Enrico Obusan.
When was Bontoc Eulogy released and how long is it?
Bontoc Eulogy was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Bontoc Eulogy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bontoc Eulogy was composed by Douglas Quin.