Program 6: Shiro's Head (Trailer)

SHIRO'S HEAD - Program 6 - Friday, May 1 - 10:00 PM - Directors Guild of America, Theater 2 -

A modern part of a forgotten history, SHIROS HEAD takes us to the Pacific island of Guam, USA where outcast Vince Flores (Don Muna) struggles to come to terms with his familys history of secrets and a dark past of his own. Shunned from his family for the death of his father, his attempt to reconcile causes his familys past to catch up to him for the last time. Based on universal themes of family, faith and forgiveness, SHIROS HEAD features a talented cast of unknowns including a unique setting with a character all its own. SHIROS HEAD is the feature film debut produced, written and directed by brothers Don and Kel Muna. Their screenplay is adapted from their original short story entitled The Legend of Shiro. Shot entirely on location in Guam, USA, the island naturally sets the framework for circumstances of life in a small town. SHIROS HEAD is a do-it-yourself, independent production with associate producers Jennifer Davis, Naomi Castro and Michael Muna.The soundscape of the island comes to life with original score by the Muna Brothers interwoven with original music by Brandon Mayer, Rebel Lion, D.U.B., Brandi Jae, By Blood and more.

(Guam, 2008) Dirs./Scrs.: Don Muna, Kel Muna
Video, 81 mins, Color, Narrative, English

Preceded by GUAM IS CRYING
(USA, 2009) Dir.: Alex Munoz
Video, 2 mins, Color, Experimental, English

A history of colonization and resistance is a legacy that Chamorros (indigenous Guamanians) either run away from—or warily embrace.

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Category:

Film & Animation

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