Wake (Subic) 2015
What is Wake (Subic)?
Wake (Subic) is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 277 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 22, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Wake (Subic) is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Documentary. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A segment of a nine‑hour essay exposing the lingering scars of U.S. bases in the Philippines.”
- Deep exploration of environmental and colonial impacts
- Blend of personal testimonies and archival footage
- Extended runtime may be demanding for some viewers
Watch it if you are interested in environmental justice and post‑colonial history.
The film discusses toxic contamination and personal trauma, making it suited for mature audiences.
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What is Wake (Subic) about?
It documents toxic contamination around former U.S. military bases in the Philippines and reflects on historical amnesia, colonial privilege, and militarism.
Is Wake (Subic) part of a larger work?
Yes, it completes the documentary diptych "For Example, The Philippines" together with Vapor Trail (Clark) released in 2010.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 4 hours and 37 minutes.
What documentary style does it use?
It interweaves cinéma‑vérité footage with interviews of victims, activists, and early photographs.
When was the film produced?
Production began in 2006 and the film was released in 2015.