The Last Journey of Ninoy explained

The Last Journey of Ninoy
Director:Jun Reyes
Producer:Tony Gloria
Editing:Claire Villareal
Music:Jasper Perez and Khalil Al khalil
Runtime:55 minutes
Language:Filipino
English
Starring:Bam Aquino
Pia Millado
Studio:Benigno Aquino Jr. Foundation
Distributor:Unitel Productions, Inc.
Country:Philippines

The Last Journey of Ninoy is a 2009 Philippine documentary film directed by Jun Reyes that premiered on August 21, 2009, in commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day and on August 23 at ABS-CBN.[1] The film includes the final interview given by Aquino's wife who then became the first woman to Philippine presidency, Corazon Aquino.[2] [3] It was produced by Unitel Productions, Inc. and the Benigno Aquino Jr. Foundation.

Synopsis

It is about the story of the final days of Aquino from August 12, 1983, to August 21 till he was assassinated at Manila International Airport. It features interviews and commentaries from Aquino's wife and former Philippine president, Corazon Aquino.

Cast

Release and reception

The film premiered on August 21, 2009, at the Powerplant Mall in Makati.[4] On August 23, the film premiered in national television simultaneously via ABS-CBN and also simulcasted on the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) and The Filipino Channel (TFC).[1] Since August 21, 2020, the film is streaming on ABS-CBN's streaming service iWant (later renamed as iWant TFC due to the service's merger with TFC Online).[5] [6]

Critical response

Reviews for the documentary film were generally positive. Rose Feliciano of the ABS-CBN News wrote "I was touched and I cried at the end of the film!" and "As I am! This film must be shown to all students nationwide...and to the public in general .....again and again! It truly inspires!"[7]

Accolades

The film was a finalist in the 2010 Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival and in the 2010 New York Film Festival.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Reyes. Paolo R.. Ninoy Aquino's last journey. Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 23, 2013. July 24, 2009.
  2. Web site: Vanzi. Sol Jose. NINOY AQUINO: FINAL DAYS DOCUMENTARY. The Philippine Star. February 23, 2013. August 16, 2009.
  3. Web site: Buensalido. Monique. The eternal legacy of Ninoy's last journey. The Philippine Star. February 23, 2013. August 28, 2009.
  4. Web site: Bayos. Kris. Ninoy's last journey to be screened. Manila Bulletin. February 23, 2013. August 18, 2009.
  5. News: Christine O. AvendaƱo. Docu to mark Ninoy's 37th death anniversary. Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 21, 2020. August 23, 2020.
  6. News: Clifford Olanday. Remastered Documentary of Ninoy's Final Days and Cory's Last Interview Can Now Be Streamed for Free. Esquire Philippines. August 21, 2020. August 23, 2020.
  7. Web site: Feliciano. Rose. RE: show "Last Journey of Ninoy". ABS-CBN News. February 23, 2013. August 24, 2009.
  8. Web site: The Last Journey of Ninoy. Unitel Productions, Inc.. February 23, 2013.