The Erasure of Memory: Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana and the Architecture of Colonial Indifference
Editor’s note: This review was originally published on January 23, 2026, following the film’s debut at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The film is set to open at New York City’s Film Forum on Friday, August 28, with a wider theatrical expansion to…
The Architecture of Erasure: Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana Exposes the Colonial Ghost in the Machine
Editor’s note: This review was originally published on January 23, 2026, following its premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The film is set to open at NYC’s Film Forum on Friday, August 28, with a wider theatrical expansion to follow. In the…