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"The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair included a live exhibit of tribesmen from what is now known as the Philippines; what happened to these people?"

Marlon E. Fuentes' Bontoc Eulogy is a haunting, personal exploration into the filmmaker's complex relationship with his Filipino heritage as explored through the almost unbelievable story of the 1,100 Filipino tribal natives brought to the U.S. to be a "living exhibit" at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. For those who associate the famous fair with Judy Garland, clanging trolleys, and creampuff victoriana, Bontoc Eulogy offers a disturbing look at the cultural arrogance that went hand-in-hand with the Fair's glorification of progress. The Fair was the site of the world's largest ever "ethnological display rack," in which hundreds of so-called primitive and savage men and women from all over the globe were exhibited in contrast to the achievements of Western civilization.

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What is Bontoc Eulogy (1995) about?

Marlon E. Fuentes' Bontoc Eulogy is a haunting, personal exploration into the filmmaker's complex relationship with his Filipino heritage as explored through the almost unbelievable story of the 1,100 Filipino tribal natives brought to the U.S. to be a "living exhibit" at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. For those who associate the famous fair with Judy Garland, clanging trolleys, and creampuff…

Who stars in Bontoc Eulogy?

Bontoc Eulogy stars Marlon Fuentes (Narrator), Jordan Porter (Boy with Camera), Nicole Antonio (Girl with Camera), Boy in Mosquito Net (Michael Porter), Enrico Obusan (Markod). The film was directed by Marlon Fuentes.

How long is Bontoc Eulogy?

Bontoc Eulogy has a runtime of 56 min and premiered in 1995.

Is Bontoc Eulogy worth watching?

Bontoc Eulogy holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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