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Boxing in the Philippine Islands
Boxing in the Philippine Islands
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BOXING IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

Directed by Raya Martin
Philippines, 2011
Short, Avant-Garde

Synopsis

Boxing is a national pastime in the Philippines. Every Manny Pacquiao fight is a cause for national celebration. During the course of a match, crime rate is non-existent. The fight is projected in movie theaters, where it becomes an extension of the spectacle.

Synopsis

Boxing is a national pastime in the Philippines. Every Manny Pacquiao fight is a cause for national celebration. During the course of a match, crime rate is non-existent. The fight is projected in movie theaters, where it becomes an extension of the spectacle.