Final Essay/ Reflection 10

Reflection 10:

Answer one of the following:

1. Discuss one to two of your favorite films viewed this semester. Why did these films and their themes resonate with you?

2. Discuss one to two of your least favorite films viewed this semester. What did you not like about these films? What could have made them better?

Be sure to discuss how they portrayed the issues, not the camera work or acting.


FINAL ESSAY

Within the context of at least 3 films, discuss how they portray at least 2 of these issues:

Pilipino American Identity, Culture, Food, Immigration, Underemployment, Brain Drain, Family, Superstitions, Cultural Practices, Community, Poverty, Conflict, Education.

Reflection 8: Magnifico + Veterans Day

1. How does the film illustrate the social cohesiveness of the village and values of a tight-knit community (i.e. reciprocity)? Compare with any of the previous films we have seen so far.


BONUS REFLECTION:

read article:

http://www.rmaf.org.ph/Awardees/Citation/CitationGawadKal.htm


Many of the films we have seen discuss the issue of poverty. What suggestions do you have to tackle the problem? What do you think about Antonio Meloto's movement?

Reflection 7: Mga Munting Tinig (Small Voices)

The film showed many of the problems facing the Pilipino rural educational systems. How would you address these issues? Specifically take into account competing interests (i.e. Filial duty).

Reflection 6: Ded Na Si Lolo (Grandpa is Dead Now) Part 2

Now that you have seen examples of Pilipino superstitions, what are some superstitions in your own family and/or culture? Compare and contrast Pilipino and American superstitions.

Relevant article: http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-superstition-20101025,0,4597792.story

Reflection 5: Ded Na Si Lolo (Grandpa is Dead Now)

How does the film portray Pilipino families, community relationships, superstitions, and cultural practices? Do you agree with or can you relate to any of these portrayals?

More Reflection Opportunities

If you attend any of these events, you can write a reflection about your experience.


Dukot (Disappeared) - Exclusive East Bay Area Film Screening (UC BERKELEY)
Time
Sunday, October 10 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location 145 DWINELLE
more info:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156677624359919


Book launch for Joi Barrios's "Bulaklak sa Tubig" (Prof. Barrios is the PF Decal faculty sponsor)

Time
Sunday, October 17 · 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location Bayanihan Community Center
1010 Mission Street (@ 6th Street)
San Francisco, CA

more info:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130611290323571

Reflection 4: Pilipinos in Media (WALKOUT)

Hello class,

Due to the Walkout, there is no class this Thursday, October 7.

However, for those of you who need a reflection, we provided one below.

Pilipinos are not often represented in western media at all. When they are mentioned, it is not often in good light.

Here are two clips from America and one from Britain with the reactions from the Pilipino communities. Are they overreacting to jokes? Do you have suggestions for change?

If you can, place in the comments or reflection examples of positive portrayals.