'58th' is coming to PH cinemas this September

“58th,” top-billed by Glaiza De Castro, is coming to Philippine cinemas this month!

According to a post by GMA Public Affairs, the award-winning film will have an “exclusive screening” at Shangri-La Plaza Red Carpet Cinemas from September 16 to 22.

“58th” follows the story of Reynafe Castillo (Glaiza) as she continues her years-long fight for answers and her father's recognition as the 58th victim of the Maguindanao massacre. Her story also reflects the grief of the victims' families and their pursuit of justice following the tragedy.

The Maguindanao massacre happened on November 23, 2009 in the town of Ampatuan. It is considered the deadliest single attack on journalists in world history. The massacre resulted in the death of 58 individuals, 32 of whom were journalists.

"58th" premiered in various film festivals abroad before landing at the Cinemalaya Film Festival in August

It also premiered at the Manila International Film Festival in Hollywood earlier this month and took home various awards.

The film is also among the eight movies in contention to represent the Philippines in the Best International Feature Film category of the 99th Academy Awards.

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