Holding Our Ground (1988)
Filmed in a squatter community of Labangon in Cebu, Philippines, Holding Our Ground is the inspiring story of a group of women who have organized collectively to pressure their government for land reform, to establish their own money-lending system and to create shelters for street kids. A story of grassroots organizing that can be a model in both hemispheres.
Director: Anne Henderson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
community action, woman director, land reform
More Films by Director: Anne Henderson
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Holding Our Ground about?
- Filmed in a squatter community of Labangon in Cebu, Philippines, Holding Our Ground is the inspiring story of a group of women who have organized collectively to pressure their government for land reform, to establish their own money-lending system and to create shelters for street kids. A story of grassroots organizing that can be a model in both hemispheres.
- Who directed Holding Our Ground?
- Holding Our Ground was directed by Anne Henderson.
- How long is Holding Our Ground?
- Holding Our Ground has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Holding Our Ground?
- Holding Our Ground is a Documentary film.
- Where was Holding Our Ground produced?
- Holding Our Ground was produced in Canada.