Call Her Ganda
“How one life galvanized a nation”
Synopsis
When Jennifer Laude, a Filipina trans woman, is brutally murdered by a U.S. Marine, three women intimately invested in the case--an activist attorney, a transgender journalist and Jennifer's mother)--galvanize a political uprising, pursuing justice and taking on hardened histories of US imperialism.
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CALL HER GANDA - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- PJ Raval
- Original Score
- Nathan Halpern, Chris Ruggiero
- Original Title
- Call Her Ganda
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Breaking Glass Pictures, Unraval Pictures, Naked Edge Films, Sundance Institute, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Fork Films, Tribeca Film Institute, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), The Bertha Foundation, Firelight Media, GUCCI, Independent Film Producers (IFP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
PJ Raval
Nathan Halpern, Chris Ruggiero
Mike Simpson
Victoria Chalk
Barbara Dobkin, Abigail Disney, Gini Reticker, Lisa Valencia-Svensson, Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala
Department Leadership Roster
PJ Raval
Director
Victoria Chalk
Editor
Mike Simpson
Director of Photography
Lisa Valencia-Svensson
Producer
Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala
Producer
PJ Raval
Producer
Marty Syjuco
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Call Her Ganda
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What is Call Her Ganda about?
When Jennifer Laude, a Filipina trans woman, is brutally murdered by a U.S. Marine, three women intimately invested in the case--an activist attorney, a transgender journalist and Jennifer's mother)--galvanize a political uprising, pursuing justice and taking on hardened histories of US imperialism.
Who directed Call Her Ganda?
Call Her Ganda was directed by PJ Raval.
Who stars in Call Her Ganda?
The principal cast of Call Her Ganda includes Naomi Fontanos, Julita Laude, Virginia Lacsa Suarez, Meredith Talusan, Jennifer Laude.
When was Call Her Ganda released and how long is it?
Call Her Ganda was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Call Her Ganda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Call Her Ganda was composed by Nathan Halpern, Chris Ruggiero.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call Her Ganda?
Call Her Ganda holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).