00000cgc a22000003a 4500 UP-8027390931313907252 Buklod 20140307134010.0 m |o d | ta 140307s xx d||| | || || (iLib)UPVIS-00031532420 ess 3.7.14 VHS 108 Santos, Freddie Mindanao [videorecording] healing the past, building the future Freddie Santos narrator. Quezon City Bookmark Video 1 video reel (45 min.) sd., col. 1/2 in. VHS. Producer: Stella Chiu; Writer: Raul Rodrigo; Researcher: Nancy P. Rodrigo The Philippine island of Mindanao has been wracked by armed conflicts for well over 300 years. One of the oldest and most complex revolves aroun the struggle between Muslin and Christian Filipinos-over issues like political power, resources and land, as well as cultural identity. This long history of conflict has left deep scars in the collective psyches of both sides, creating a legacy of mutual distrust and disrespect, suspicion and prejudice. A just and lasting peace is possible only if the people in Mindanao address more than just their common problems of poverty and oppression. They must also come to tems with trauma created by their common past. This documentary tells the story of different individuals and institutions who are trying to build a Culture of Peace in Mindanao-a new culture of mutual respect, tolerance and openess. More and more sectors are now coming together in this effort-Christian bishop and Muslim ulama, Army soldier and MNLF veteran, housewives, schoolchildren and simple farmers. This documentary focuses on these success stories, Collectively, they demonstrate that peace is possible in Mindanao-if we acknowledge that the long road to peace begins in the heart. Mindanao. Capalla, Fernando. UPVIS UPV-ML VHS 108 Visual Material