Author: Charles Au Lavoie
George Miller is a writer who’s always been interested in people and events around him. A few years earlier, he had been welcomed into the Filipino community in Victoria, Canada through a now-deceased friend. His fascination with Filipino culture had grown since. Author’s goodbye to listeners.
About Legacy of a Filipina In the Philippines, one out of every three households includes a family member who lives and works overseas. More than 660,000 Filipinos work in Canada; three million work in the United States. Legacy of a Filipina, a new novel by Charles Au Lavoie, examines the divide between these Filipinos and..
While in the Philippines conducting research for his book, the author goes to Janiuay, Iloilo to interview a former colleague of Carmelita’s. Actors: Warren Carrie (narrator George), Lydia Emmanuel MacDonnell (Elina) Camera Operator & Editor: Isidoro Emmanuel
Carmelita’s 30’ish nephew still lives with his family. During a visit to Vancouver, George and Marty meet. Actors: Dan Ryan (Marty), Warren Carrie (George) Camera operator & Editor: Isidoro Emmanuel
At his aunt’s funeral, Marty is introduced to an artist called Colin; the rather shy teacher falls under. The relationship ends tragically. Marty looks to his aunt Carmelita’s close friend, George, for support. Actors: Dan Ryan (Marty), Warren Carrie (George) Camera operator & Editor: Isidoro Emmanuel
George Miller travels to the Philippines to conduct research for his novel. His friend Apin welcomes him at the Iloilo airport, and the two men board a jeepney. Actors: Warren Carrie (George). JB Lim (Apin) Camera operator & Editor: Isidoro Emmanuel