Portraits of Freedom
Ed Gerlock, Romeo Mariano, and DJ De Guzman shares their experience in documenting a range of events in the decades of media censorship.
Top billed cast
- Ed GerlockEd Gerlock
- Romeo MarianoRomeo Mariano
- DonnJessie De GuzmanDonnJessie De Guzman
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