Synopis of the Film
David F. weaves three stories that take a look at the
situation of African-Americans in the Philippines: from soldiers in the
Philippine-American War (1899-1902) to the modern-day Amboys in the
former Clark Airfield.
This three-part movie hinges upon David Fagen (played by Quester
Hannah), an African-American soldier who lived during the 1900s. The
first segment is set in 1901, when David Fagen shifted his loyalties
from the Americans to Filipinos during the Philippine-American War.
Director Manny Palo explains, "Lumipat siya sa side ni Emilio Aguinaldo
kasi nakakaranas silang discrimination and they were still treated as
slaves."
Sid Lucero and Art Acuña are cast as two Filipinos who will do
anything to get the $600 reward money for capturing Fagen while Eula
Valdes plays the Filipina who married Fagen.
Another thread of the film takes a look at the life of a Filipina
during the Japanese occupation whose son turns out to be black-skinned.
This segment stars Rocky Salumbides as a guerrilla fighting against the
Japanese.
Set in Angeles, Pampanga, the final segment depicts the situation of
children of Filipinas and American soldiers who used to be reside in the
former military base. Dax Martin plays the gay impersonator trying to
find his African-American soldier father who abandoned them. Mitch
Valdez is cast as a prostitute in this segment while Will Devaughn plays
a Fil-Am whose life changes because of his father.
Starring: Quester Hannah (American theater actor), Sid Lucero, Art Acuña, Eula
Valdes, Rocky Salumbides, Jess Mendoza, Mariella Castillo, Mitch Valdez,
Dax Martin, and Will Devaughn
Written by: Liza Magtoto and Emmanuel “Manny” Palo
Directed by: Emmanuel “Manny” Palo
Cinemalaya 2013 will be held on July 26 - August 4 at
the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ayala Cinemas: Trinoma,
Greenbelt 3, and Alabang Town Center.
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