Manila in the Claws of Light (1971)
⏰ Doors 7:00pm | Start 7:30pm 🎬 Series: Mayday "A young fisherman from a provincial village arrives in the capital on a quest to track down his girlfriend, who was lured there with the promise of work and hasn’t been heard from since."
May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Studio Two Three, 109 W 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224, USA
Join Nowhere Cinema in bearing witness to working class survival with a ticketed screening of Manila in the Claws of Light!
"The story Brocka is actually telling through his urban fable of star-crossed lovers is a sociopolitical one, about the plight of Manila’s expendable working class. Julio’s quest cuts a path through the various contemporary guises of slavery and the dire conditions in Manila’s hovels, among other pressing indications of social inequity. The film’s most moving sequences involve the exploitation and alienation of labor under capitalism." –José B. Capino
This screening will be subtitled.
In 2026, Nowhere Cinema has transitioning to licensed screenings to build toward long-term sustainability and eventually open our own space. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a $6 minimum. If you're able to contribute more, that directly helps us cover licensing costs and work toward special events. If the ticket price is a barrier for you, email nowherecinema@pm.me and we'll make sure you can attend.
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