Amigo director on The Bottomline

Manila, Philippines - An international independent film director takes a bold step in showing the whole world, via his movie Amigo, the story behind the Philippine-American war which was allegedly a neglected part of the American history.

International producer-screenwriter-actor-director John Sayles comes face-to-face with Boy Abunda tonight on The Bottomline with Boy Abunda as he shares his thoughts on independent filmmaking and his experiences as a filmmaker.

John is considered to be one of America’s most illustrious independent film directors. His masterpieces include Passion Fish, Lone Star and the forthcoming Amigo, a movie set in the Philippine-American War and shot in Bohol with major participation of Filipino cast members and crew led by Joel Torre.

Tagged as the ultimate Hollywood outsider, John is keyed up to answer all kinds of questions that the bottomliners plan to hurl at him. Why make a movie about the Philippine-American war? How did the Americans react to his movie? What do you think about Filipinos and the Philippines? Is he against Hollywood?

The Bottomline airs Saturdays after Banana Split primetime on ABS-CBN.