In honor of National Teachers Month, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) is hosting a special screening of Titser, a Filipino drama series about the issues of Philippine education, until Sept. 28 at the MCAD Multimedia Room.
The show aims to tackle underlying problems of our academic system: the lack of books, chairs and classrooms, corruption in procurement, and high dropout rates.
Michelle, a high school valedictorian from a poor barrio, dreams to become an educator. However, her only option after she graduates is to work as a housemaid. Rosa, Michelle’s best friend and class salutatorian, ends up as a single mother. Fate, tragedy, and the dedication of Michelle and Rosa lead them both to twists and turns amidst financial and social instability.
Written by Bayan Ko creator Nessa Valdellon, and directed by indie filmmaker and Ateneo Filipino Department Head Dr. Alvin Yapan, Titser stars Lovi Poe as Michelle Maturan, Mara Lopez as Rosa, and Agot Isidro as Teacher Sandra.
The special screening was launched in partnership with GMA News TV, and the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
MCAD likewise recently showcased Not One Less, a Chinese film, which focused on 13-year old We Minzhi, who was suddenly entrusted to lead her classmates in the absence of their mentor.
For inquiries on schedules and reservations, call 230-5100 local 3897 or email [email protected].
MCAD is at the Ground Floor, School of Design and Arts (SDA) Building, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), Dominga Street, Malate, Manila.