Aswang

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Audience Member "Noong umuusbong pa lang itong lungsod, nanahan na sa lupain ito ang halimaw. Tinawag na aswang, nagbabalatkayo at pumapatay ng tao. Namamatay ang tumititig sa kanyang mga mata kaya't wag titingin. Ngunit ang mga kwento lang, mga dating panakot lang ng mga matatanda, nagkatotoo na yata." Growing up, we were told to be afraid of monsters. We were taught fear. That fear was used to make us comply and act according to what they want. We grew up and realized that all those winged demons, supernatural beasts, and fanged cryptids were all fiction...but were they really? Yes, monsters do slaughter people, and they sow fear into the hearts of many but they do not appear as what we thought they would. They exist but as wolves in sheep's clothing. They're those whom we've given our hope, trust, and security. We see them wear blue on the streets and inside their vehicles. Aswang is a documentary film that provides perspective on the actual grounds of the common people, where EJK and abuse of power were more personal. The film's narration of an "aswang" was used as an allegory of these monstrosities. We are given the reality of the evils that are committed under the corrupt culture of fear and death created under the watch of the current administration. This is just not a story. This is our reality. The film repeatedly emphasizes that we are taught to be afraid but some stand up to these monsters and that is were change begins. This film is relevant to watch today especially with the signing of the Anti Terrorism Act and the oppression of press freedom as it is an eye-opener with the vile and inhumane acts that are seemingly without consequences to the abusers. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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