Biopic Reintroduces Female Revolutionary Hero
A new "docufiction" film, Lakambini Gregoria de Jesus, tells the untold story of the Mother of the Philippine Revolution after 12 years in the making.
Gregoria de Jesus, known as the Lakambini ng Katipunan, or muse of the Katipunan, is the focus of her own narrative.
The film follows other biopics about male heroes like Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo, Gregorio del Pilar, and Antonio Luna.
The film was 12 years in the making and is a "docufiction" about the Mother of the Philippine Revolution.
Author's summary: New film highlights female hero.