Lino Brocka 's story is so unusual that if it was pitched to a movie studio it would be rejected -- for being too unbelievable. Yet ask most any Filipino Latter-day Saint, and they know the story: the man who is widely considered the greatest filmmaker in his country, was also a Latter-day Saint. Beyond that, he could be called the "first convert" to the church, earning him forever a place in Latter-day Saint history and film history. ldsfilm
...&DVD The Century of Films Lino Brocka: Manila - In the Claws of Darkness Francesco Rosi: Salvatore Giuliano Ousmane Sembene: Xala Claude Lanzmann: Shoah Michael Reeves: Witchfinder ... film.guardian.co.uk/Century_Of_Films/Front/0,,30401,00.html
Lino Brocka is a Philippine director who gained attention in the international film community for his films about the Marcos dictatorship. He's is most famous for the film Insiang which was well received in Cannes. Uncle of director Q. Allan Brocka. When www.imdb.com/name/nm0110653/
While pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in English literature at the University of the Philippines, Lino Brocka became a very active member of the UP Dramatic Club as he was keen on becoming an actor. After a stint as a missionary in Hawaii, he joined t www.kabayancentral.com/video/brocka.html
Lino Brocka 's story is so unusual that if it was pitched to a movie studio it would be rejected -- for being too unbelievable. Yet ask most any Filipino Latter-day Saint, and they know the story: the man who is widely considered the greatest filmmaker i www.ldsfilm.com/directors/Brocka.html