Past Event
Monday, December 22, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Film Forum: Amigo
13940 Pomerado Road, Poway, 92064
Cost: Free
John Sayles’s reflection on imperialism, greed, and exploitation. This rousing feature focuses on the little-known Philippine-American War and traces the war’s impact on a small Filipino village when the mayor feels pressured to help Americans root out terrorists, while his own brother is a guerilla leader. Stars Chris Cooper and Joel Torre.
In English, Tagolog, and Spanish with English subtitles. 2010. 124 minutes. Rated R. Discussion to follow. War Comes Home Film Series.