GIVE UP TOMORROW Screening

Human Rights Film Series

Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center

Filmmakers Michael Collins and Marty Syjuco

Over a decade ago, Paco was accused of murdering two young immigrant women. He has plead innocent to these accusations throughout his trial and  sentencing.  Now on death row, he faces lethal injection if the courts do not overturn the ruling. 

Considered the "murders of the century" in the Philippines, the international community took interest in this capital punishment case with organizations like Amnesty International and the Spanish government supporting Paco's innocence. Filmmakers Michael Collins and Marty Syjuco capture the emotion and drama that unfolds in this award-winning film that raises issues of political power, capital punishment, the media's role in public trials and racial and class divides in the Philippines and around the world.  Learn more about the project here.