REF: www.abs-cbnnews.com
The Movie, Television Review andClassification Board (MTRCB) on Mondaybanned the showing in moviehouses oftwo films which were both deemedcritical to the Arroyo administration,ABS-CBN News reported.
During a news conference after theKontra-Agos Resistance Film Fest,activist women's group Gabriela saidthe MTRCB gave the X-rating or not forpublic viewing to the politicalsatire "A Day in the Life of Gloria."In the film, the nose of the characternamed "Ate Glo" grows longer similarto Pinocchio's whenever she says "I amsorry." In the movie, riot policemenwere portrayed like storm troopersin "Star Wars" when they engagedprotesters.
Another film, "Mendiola", shows theactual footage during encountersbetween the riot police and militantgroups on the street and bridgeleading to Malacañang.
Gabriela Representatives Luz Ilaganand Liza Maza said the MTRCB's actionis similar to ushering the return ofMarcos dictatorship. They said thepalaceis using the MTRCB as a tool tooppress freedom of speech andexpression.The two party-list congresswomen havealready filed a resolution in Congressto review the power of the MTRCB.
Film director Carlitos Siguion-Reyna,meanwhile, said the two films merelycarry and reflect what protesters havebeen shouting on the streets. He said they should not be banned.
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