Signed: Lino Brocka (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, Signed: Lino Brocka is a documentary film directed by Christian Blackwood, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary filmmaker Christian Blackwood profiles controversial Filipino director Lino Brocka, detailing his rags-to-riches rise in the mainstream film industry of the Philippines. Primarily using interviews with the effusive director himself, Blackwood allows Brocka to describe, in his own terms, the common thematic threads tying together his work, from his own homosexuality to the political repression suffered by Filipinos at the hands of Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorial government.
Who’s in it. Signed: Lino Brocka stars Lino Brocka, Lorna Tolentino, Christopher de Leon and Dina Bonnevie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Signed: Lino Brocka has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Signed: Lino Brocka page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Signed: Lino Brocka (1987)?
- In US, Signed: Lino Brocka is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Signed: Lino Brocka worth watching?
- Signed: Lino Brocka holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Signed: Lino Brocka?
- Signed: Lino Brocka stars Lino Brocka, Lorna Tolentino, Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie and Jay Ilagan.
- When was Signed: Lino Brocka released?
- Signed: Lino Brocka was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.