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Looking for a more diverse movie selection? How about some Filipino-American movies on Netflix that are actually worth watching?
Watching movies and series can be a bore after a while, especially when you’re watching the same thing all over again. Although not having enough Filipino-American movie selections stops us from streaming these types of flicks, it shouldn't prevent us from supporting the existing community. We can do so by watching films that have already been made by our own people.
Here are a few titles you can start with that are already on Netflix:
1. Fabulous Filipino Brothers
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Four brothers (who are siblings in real life) are about to attend a wedding celebration of their extended family member in California. But even before this, we see vignettes of their lives that are both hilariously and sincerely told under the direction of Dante Basco, who’s also part of the main cast. This film will be available for streaming on Netflix starting November 17.
2. Yellow Rose
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Writer Diane Paragas didn’t give up on telling the story of Yellow Rose, a musical drama about wanting to belong. In this film, a girl named Rose (Eva Noblezada) aspires to be a country music singer and takes a leap of faith by leaving her hometown, Texas. However, her dreams are put on hold when her mother (Princess Punzalan) is stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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3. Jo Koy: In His Elements
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Watch how famed Filipino comedian, Jo Koy, gets in touch with his roots by flying to the Philippines to film a Netflix special titled, Jo Koy: In His Elements to promote the country’s culture. Jo Koy literally brings Netflix to the Philippines and features local acts including Inigo Pascual, B-boys, DJs, and more Filipino-American comedians on the stage.
4. Goyo
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This epic, directed by Jerrold Tarug, shows a complicated part of Philippine history that involves Gregorio “Goyo” del Pilar, one of the youngest generals leading Filipinos during the Philippine-American War and fought in the Battle of Tirad Pass.
See also: John Arcilla Wins Best Actor at the Venice Film Fest—Here are 6 Movies You May Have Seen Him In
Be transported back in time as you get to know del Pilar and the Philippines during the 1890s.
5. Alone Together
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Although the film doesn’t necessarily focus on life in the USA, Alone Together includes glimpses of Christine (Liza Soberano) and Raf (Enrique Gil) in New York City, where Christine’s hopes and dreams are. The Big Apple serves to portray how big of a dream Christine has. It’s also part of the reason why the two grow apart. Years later, the couple reconnects and feelings begin to resurface.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
