ENTERTAINMENT | June 17, 2020
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ABS-CBN's sleuth of documentaries that inspire Filipinos and tackle relevant social issues have reaped seven awards in the 2020 US International Film and Video Festival. Mga Kwento Ng Klima, Radical Love, Genuine Love, Alab and Local Legends: Glass Sculptor win Silver Screen awards in their respective categories while Ang Babae Ng Balangiga (The Woman Of Balangiga) and Local Legends: Glass Sculptor are hailed as third place and given merit certificates. These are all produced by ABS-CBN DocuCentral, the documentary unit of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs.
"Mga Kwento Ng Klima", co-produced with the Oscar M. Lopez Center, told stories of survivors of climate-related disasters such as typhoon Ondoy and supertyphoon Yolanda and shared efforts by experts and communities in addressing the climate crisis. Genuine Love tackles the life and the journey in the field of public service of the late Gina Lopez-Roy, the former president of ABS-CBN Foundation, while Radical Love chronicles the inner struggles of veteran Filipino actress Cherry Pie Picache as she makes the decision to forgive her mother's murdered after years of having justice served.
"Alab", which was aired in time for the celebration of Fire Prevention month in the Philippines, imparted valuable lessons to viewers about the sacrifices and undaunting college of volunteer firefighters. On the other hand, Local Legends: Glass Sculptor followed the creative prowess of Filipino artist Ramon Orlina as he makes unique art pieces that are treasured by museums and collectors. "Ang Babae Ng Balangiga", a documentary by ABS-CBN News' Jeff Canoy, puts the spotlight on Casiana Nacionales, a Visayan heroine who played a pivotal role in the Balangiga encounter in 1901.
The US International Film and Video Festival has been acknowledging creative experience in film and video productions for over 50 years. It aims to recognize 'quality work produced for industry, associations, government, religious or educational organization whose purpose is to inform, motivate, stimulate or educate an audience.' Catch these award-winning documentaries anytime, anywhere on iWant and follow ABS-CBN DocuCentral on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
