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Why won't we acknowledge they exist?

THEY WERE PREPARED TO DIE FOR AMERICA.

Filipino Sun
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In an honest and heartfelt directorial debut, TS Botkin follows Filipino-American veterans as they emotionally trace their paths from war to erasure by the U.S. Government, marching from an obscured history to the Federal courts, right up to the steps of Congress in search of promises denied.

  -Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

Awarded

Better Angels Lavine FELLOWSHIP

Nominated

GI Film Festival 

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Official Selection

Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

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what people say

Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba,
US Army, Ret.

“The documentary is more than just a film about history. It is a significant chapter in American culture.”

Educational Media Reviews
Online

"This film accomplishes its objectives well and is rated

highly recommended."

Ken Burns,
Better Angels Society 

“There’s never been a better moment to lift up and reflect diverse stories from history to provide a greater perspective on what we’re experiencing now."

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Over 1.2 million claim they served.

Fewer than 20% were added to the official roster.

Women were explicitly excluded.

They still believe America will do the right thing.

A LONG MARCH shines light on past injustices to ensure history remembers all who have served under the U.S. flag.

Made With Support from

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado logo
The Better Angels Society logo
Alinker logo
San Diego Filipino Cinema
The Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project logo
National Council Of Asian Pacific Americans logo
Denver Film
New mexico Film Office logo
Rustle & Spark
New Mexico Film Foundation logo
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