Rout of the Filipinos
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A reenacted short from 1899 produced by Thomas Edison’s company during the Philippine-American War. The film dramatizes an engagement in which Filipino forces are routed (defeated) by U.S. troops. It was part of a wave of patriotic war “actualities” designed to appeal to American audiences, stirring imperialistic sentiments.
James H. White directed Rout of the Filipinos. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.
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