Manila City Jail screens 'Green Bones' for PDL rehabilitation

July 18 2025

By KRISTINE KANG

Award-winning film Green Bones continues to spread inspiration and hope among its viewers and online community.

But its impact doesn’t stop outside the prison walls as the well-loved movie has also become a channel for values and healing among persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). 

On Facebook, Manila City Jail shared a heartwarming post about screening Green Bones as part of their PDL rehabilitation program.

"On July 9, 2025, the Manila City Jail Male Dorm, through its Welfare and Development Section (WDS), conducted a special film showing of the multi-awarded Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) movie Green Bones. The activity aimed to provide Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) with a meaningful and reflective viewing experience," they wrote. 

"The film, known for its powerful themes of resilience, personal transformation, and family values, served as more than just entertainment. It was used as a therapeutic and rehabilitative tool, encouraging PDL to reflect on their life choices, express emotions, and strengthen their outlook toward positive change."

The post also highlighted the film’s previous act of generosity. Last February, Green Bones donated its used props to the facility. It includes bed bunks, tables, chairs, kitchenware, cleaning supplies, eating utensils, sleeping essentials, and other practical items.

The turnover was led by Joanna Marie Capati, associate producer of Green Bones under GMA Pictures, along with members of the production team. All donated materials were repurposed for the new dormitory designated for senior citizen PDLs.

Green Bones was a standout entry at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival, winning six major awards: Best Actor (Dennis Trillo), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru Madrid), Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens), Best Screenplay (Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza), Best Cinematography (Neil Daza), and Best Picture.

The film was produced by GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs, and Brightburn Entertainment. It was directed by Zig Dulay with a screenplay by Ricky Lee and Angeli “Anj” Atienza, based on a concept by JC Rubio.

Meanwhile, Green Bones continues to make waves and is now streaming on Netflix. 

Take a look at netizens' reactions on Green Bones streaming online: