The MTRCB has cleared the Maguindanao Massacre film ’58th’ for a limited wide release, with public screenings at Shangri-La Plaza from September 16 to 22. The permit was issued on September 11 with an R16 rating. This is a rare chance for Metro Manila audiences to see a film directly tied to one of the Philippines’ deadliest massacres and a landmark case for press freedom. The public screening makes a historically significant story accessible beyond festival or private showings. Screenings run from September 16 to 22 at Shangri-La Plaza, and the film carries an R16 rating from the MTRCB. Viewers should check the cinema’s schedule for showtimes and ticket prices; no registration is mentioned in the announcement.
Background
The Maguindanao massacre took place on November 23, 2009, when 58 people — including journalists, lawyers, and relatives of a political rival — were killed in Ampatuan, Maguindanao. The film’s title ’58th’ references the 58 victims, and the case is considered one of the deadliest single events for journalists worldwide. A limited wide release typically means the film opens in select cinemas rather than nationwide.
Source: Philippine Star