Barako, indie film by Manolito Sulit
I got a comment for my blog entry on Balikbayan box: Manolito Sulit said... You'll realize more about life in the Philippines in over a hundred years since the Philippine-American war when you watch the historical independent movie, "Barako", showing in Galleria's IndieSine (Cinema 8), from July 9-15. Here's the trailer link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMKmk0f7IdI God bless! Manolito C. Sulit writer, director & producer Mei Magsino The title of the film is replete with meanings and searching the net I believe the article of Mei Magsino will best expound on its meaning: The Barako Bared SAY the word barako and immediately three meanings come to mind: the strong-flavored and robust brew of the liberica coffee; the sex-driven adult male boar ready for breeding; and that certain brand of Batangueño, the rough and tough Filipino male from the province of Batangas. All three possess virility, strength, fearlessness — yes, even the coffee, whose f...