This courage is ultimately reflected in the clarity of J.L. Burgos’ resolve and objectives through his treatment. “Flying Embers and the Fortress” went ahead as straightforward as possible.
ALIPATO AT MUOG
A DOCUMENTARY FILM BY JL BURGOS
Filmmaker JL Burgos uncovers the hard truths surrounding the enforced disappearance of his brother Jonas Burgos who was abducted in 2007.
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“In a year of documentaries and docu-fictions, Alipato at Muog stakes its place as the sharpest among the crop.”
“Mula sa dekadang paghahanap sa minamahal hanggang sa paglaban para tanggalin ang naunang X rating ng MTRCB, nanatiling matatag ang pamilya Burgos.“
– NATATANGING PROGRESIBONG PELIKULA O BIDYO (2024), PINOY WEEKLY
“We are highlighting Alipato at Muog on this list of 2024’s best Filipino movies due heavily to its contemporary sociopolitical significance, on top of its artistic merit as a documentary.”
– # 3 ON THE 10 BEST FILIPINO MOVEIS OF 2024, CINEMA ESCAPIST
“This documentary takes us on a rollercoaster ride of extreme emotions—with seatbelts unfastened.”
“The film is truly a singular cinematic piece, anchored by slick editing and compelling animated recreations and is set to be one of the most important national portraits of the decade.”
“From a purely cinematic standpoint, Alipato at Muog is a compelling piece of work. The narrative is structured with clarity, and events are meticulously presented.”
“The fact of the film is proof of a belief in its power to enact change. And that in itself is perhaps the greatest sign of hope.”
“It is a work that pushes us to move beyond the entrapment of passive hope and towards concrete, purposeful action.”
“It feels so real and so close to us.”
“A documentary that is equal parts heartbreaking and infuriating.”
WHO IS JONAS BURGOS?
JONAS BURGOS, is a farmer and activist. He is the son of the late press freedom hero Jose “Joe” Burgos and Edita Burgos. The Burgos family owns a farm in Bulacan, where Jonas is the resident farmer. He is married to MaryAnn and has a 3-year-old daughter named Yumi at the time of abduction.
Jonas was also an activist, serving as a community organizer and a member of the Kilusan ng Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (Farmer’s Movement of the Philippines).
On April 28, 2007, 36 year old Jonas was having lunch in a mall in Quezon City when six armed men and a woman, who identified themselves as police, forcibly took him, dragging him like a pig and forcing him into a vehicle. As he was being abducted, witnesses reported him shouting, “Aktibista lang po ako!” (I am just an activist!).
That was the last known whereabouts of Jonas. He did not appear at the family meeting scheduled to take place at their home that evening.
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UPDATES
We filed our letter of appeal to the MTRCB today
We were asked to submit justification on why we want an appeal for a second review. Read our justification.
Altermidya to MTRCB: Do not censor the truth
We at the Altermidya Network stand behind our member, filmmaker JL Burgos, and the Burgos family in their fight against censorship and other state-sponsored attacks on free expression.
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