Bontoc Eulogy (1995): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1995, Bontoc Eulogy is a documentary film directed by Marlon Fuentes, running about 56 minutes. “The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair included a live exhibit of tribesmen from what is now known as the Philippines; what happened to these people?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Marlon E. Fuentes' Bontoc Eulogy is a haunting, personal exploration into the filmmaker's complex relationship with his Filipino heritage as explored through the almost unbelievable story of the 1,100 Filipino tribal natives brought to the U.S. to be a "living exhibit" at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. For those who associate the famous fair with Judy Garland, clanging trolleys, and creampuff victoriana, Bontoc Eulogy offers a disturbing look at the cultural arrogance that went hand-in-hand with the Fair's glorification of progress. The Fair was the site of the world's largest ever "ethnological display rack," in which hundreds of so-called primitive and savage men and women from all over the globe were exhibited in contrast to the achievements of Western civilization.

Who’s in it. Bontoc Eulogy stars Marlon Fuentes as Narrator, Jordan Porter as Boy with Camera, Nicole Antonio as Girl with Camera and Boy in Mosquito Net as Michael Porter, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bontoc Eulogy page.

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