Jeepney

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History
Documentary

Overview

JEEPNEY visualizes the richly diverse cultural and social climate of the Philippines through its most popular form of mass transportation: vividly decorated ex-WWII military jeeps. The film follows jeepney artists, drivers, and passengers, whose stories take place amidst nationwide protest against oil price hikes that pressure drivers to work overseas to earn a living, far from their homes for years at a time. Lavishly shot and cut to the rhythm of the streets, JEEPNEY provides an enticing vehicle through which the rippling effects of globalization can be felt.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: August 5, 2013
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Philippines
Director: Esy Casey
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt2611316