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Life of a Manilatown Manong: Mr. Pacifico, 1976.
Call Number: IH 052Producers: Al RoblesCollection: The International Hotel struggle and the Filipino community
Mr. Pacifico begins explaining his experiences with America. Pacifico explains fraternal organizations that brought pinoys together. Helio Mucado a five star WWII general started one of the most popular groups. Being treated as a martyr, he started an organization that combined men from all islands and was similar to the free masons. Pacifico also describes how Spanish influence changed the Philippines by conflicted ideals and the raping of resources. As the locals got smart to the Spanish and fought back, US were there to claim the land unlawfully. Pacifico then explains America's presence as being a blessing and a curse. Pacifico then goes into describing the social hierarchy in Philippines vs. America. Differences of mestizos to peasants are not as present in the US. Pacifico speaks of the manong voice not being heard because of the money promised after WWII not being given. He then delves into his first encounters with the US. Pacifico ends with him explaining the old days back in the islands and how he is Marcos's 3rd cousin.
The Sugar Cain Manong: Rapping with 20,00 Carabaos in the Dark, Maurice Passion.
Date: 5/10/1985Call Number: IH 053Producers: Al RoblesCollection: The International Hotel struggle and the Filipino community
Maurice Passion talks of many subjects that a usual Manilatown manong has gone through in his life. Maurice begins with telling Al Robles about how when he was young there were no Filipina women in San Francisco. Maurice explained his experience dating white women and how white men were suspicious of him and often threaten to beat him up. He further discusses the dynamics and dangers of inter-racial dating during that time. He also contrasts relationships in America with relationships in the Philippines. Maurice explains arranged marriages and trends of infidelity with Filipino men. Towards the end of the interview, Maurice describes vanishing Filipino businesses in Manilatown and the hardship after the eviction. Seven years after the eviction it is still a hole in the ground.
International Women's Day: Filipino Women
Date: 1/1/1987Call Number: KP 393Format: Cass A & BProducers: Maricel Pagalayan, WAayn Fu StungProgram: KPFACollection: General materials
Four women discuss IWD and women's issues in the Philippines. Lori Kadama from the Filipino Resource Center, a Filipino who is a founding member Philippine Education Support Committee, Gloria Galanwhich discusses health and Luz De Leon from a Filipino arts group. They discuss women's organizations in the Philippines like Maki Baka , Gabriela, and Kaiba.
Activision - Documents of Dissent
Date: 1/1/1990Call Number: V 482Format: VHSProducers: Lisa RudmanProgram: PCTVCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Compilation of Activism Shorts. Includes Pledge of Resistance's Coit Tower El Salvador Action in San Francisco; Stop AIDS Now or Else’s Golden Gate Bridge Action; Ladies Against Women and the Right Wing skit on abortion rights; International Women's Day 1988; and a music video documenting imperialism and resistance in the Philippines.
Women in the Philippines - Tape 1
Date: 1/1/1987Call Number: V 513Format: Hi-8Producers: Lisa RudmanCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Interviews of political organizers in the Philippines by members of Women Against Imperialism. Topics range from the violent repression of movements against US militarization, resistance to the Marcos regime, and domestic violence against women and sex workers.
Women in the Philippines - Tape 2
Date: 1/1/1987Call Number: V 514Format: Hi-8Producers: Lisa RudmanCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Interviews of political organizers in the Philippines by members of Women Against Imperialism. Topics range from the violent repression of movements against US militarization, resistance to the Marcos regime, and domestic violence against women and sex workers.
Women in the Philippines - Tape 3
Date: 1/1/1987Call Number: V 515Format: Hi-8Producers: Lisa RudmanCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Interviews of political organizers in the Philippines by members of Women Against Imperialism. Topics range from the violent repression of movements against US militarization, resistance to the Marcos regime, and domestic violence against women and sex workers.
Women in the Philippines - Tape 4
Date: 1/1/1987Call Number: V 516Format: Hi-8Producers: Lisa RudmanCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Interviews of political organizers in the Philippines by members of Women Against Imperialism. Topics range from the violent repression of movements against US militarization, resistance to the Marcos regime, and domestic violence against women and sex workers.
Women in the Philippines - Tape 5
Date: 1/1/1987Call Number: V 517Format: Hi-8Producers: Lisa RudmanCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Interviews of political organizers in the Philippines by members of Women Against Imperialism. Topics range from the violent repression of movements against US militarization, resistance to the Marcos regime, and domestic violence against women and sex workers.
Women in the Philippines - Tape 6
Date: 1/1/1987Call Number: V 518Format: Hi-8Producers: Lisa RudmanCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Interviews of political organizers in the Philippines by members of Women Against Imperialism. Topics range from the violent repression of movements against US militarization, resistance to the Marcos regime, and domestic violence against women and sex workers.
