Description

What does it mean to be Filipino? In a groundbreaking new series, award-winning Winnipeg filmmaker Joanne Roberts probes the long-lasting effects of cultural norms. Together with members of the Filipino community, they challenge traditions and behaviours in an effort to combat unhealthy dynamics and attachments.

Award-winning Winnipeg filmmaker and CBC reporter Joanne Roberts explores Filipino culture and identity with different members of the Filipino community.


Episodes

Part 1: I Am with Joanne Roberts

Part 2: I am taba with Robbie Ambrosio

Part 3: I am putot with Hera Nalam

Part 4: I am iba with Dave


Awards

  • FascinAsian Film Festival 2021: Official Selection

  • FascinAsian Film Festival 2021: Best Anti-Racism Short Film, Adult Category

Key Film Credits

Director: Joanne Roberts

Producer: Robin Summerfield & Joanne Roberts

Director of Photography: Alexander Decebal-Cuza

Production Co: The Ordinary Film Co

Sound: Sam Cahatol (I am Part 1) & Toby Zheng (I am Part 2-4)

Grip: Kris Regacho


Specs

Year of Release

2021-2022

Episode Runtime

00:04:00

Language

English, Tagalog, Bisaya