The MTRCB-cleared Maguindanao Massacre film ’58th’ will have a limited wide release at Shangri-La Plaza from September 16 to 22. Screenings are open to the general public during this one-week run. This screening gives Quezon City filmgoers a rare chance to watch a historically important Filipino film about the Maguindanao Massacre on the big screen. It connects audiences to a significant chapter in press freedom and electoral violence in Philippine history. The film runs daily from September 16 to 22 at Shangri-La Plaza, with specific showtimes to be posted by the cinema. Moviegoers should check the venue’s schedule or official social media pages for ticket prices and seating availability.
Background
’58th’ is a film inspired by the Maguindanao Massacre, in which 58 people, including journalists and civilians, were killed in Ampatuan town in 2009. The title is widely understood to refer to those 58 victims. The film has now been cleared by the MTRCB for a limited wide release.
Source: Philippine Star