Are you curious about who Rizal is and how he became the national hero of the Philippines?

A historical
and informative documentary entitled “Jose Rizal: Ang Buhay ng Isang Bayani” directed by Butch Nolasco and
narrated by Joonee Gamboa, presents different facets in life of Rizal in attaining the independence and facing
challenges through his works and dedication. The center of this film was Dr. Jose Rizal, with his family and
other people who influenced him. The main setting was in the Philippines where he grew up, and in Spain
where he pursued his education and the center of his journey, between the years 1800 to 1900. A rate of 9 over
10 as it achieves to give true information and enlightenment in the mind of viewers especially Filipinos.

A historical documentary about a man with dedication and passion to help his family, fight for what is
right and just, and discover things that help him to be a better man, and having different experiences and
personalities named Jose Rizal. It tells about how Rizal faced and surpassed challenges despite of difficulties in
life. It is divided in five parts or chapters: “Ang Batang si Moy Mercado” about kind of child Rizal is and kind
of family he has, “Jose Rizal Mercado: Atenistang Probinsyano” about entering his schooling Tomas and how
great he was in academics not just in Ateneo De Municipal but also in University of Sto. Tomas, “Patungo sa
Liwanag ng Dunong at Daigdig” his first journey abroad to pursue his higher education and explore other things
to make him better, Ang Lakbayin patungo sa Ligalig” about his first homecoming and the danger in his life
because of his literary works especially Noli Me Tangere that made him to go abroad again, and “Dapithapon sa
Dilim” about the difficulties experienced by his family and helping Filipinos to attain freedom from the unjust
and biased power of Spaniards.

This documentary provides true information and some dramatization to understand really the life of
Rizal and his journey for himself, family, and for the country.

One aspect that made the film interesting is the cinematography. As they set the whole documentary in
an old and realistic way because of some dramatization using old-fashioned clothes, the lighting, filters, and
presenting original photos, writings and other evidences to prove some scenarios in his life. Just like in the life
Rizal when was young and entered Ateneo De Municipal, the photos they present were original and valid that
made the film more interesting to watch. Also, in the scene where he has a secret trip abroad just to finish his
education and to discover more, they uses dramatization to visualize those scenes. Cinematography of this film
is good because without it, the story can’t be understood easily.
Another aspect of this documentary that made viewers to focus more is their flow of story. The flow is
understandable and easy to catch because

Rizal gave us freedom by using goodness. Jose Rizal became the Philippine national hero because
he fought for freedom in a silent but powerful way. He expressed his love for the Philippines through his
novels, essays and articles rather than through the use of force or aggre

This documentary is highly recommended to everyone as it answers questions about who Rizal is and how he help the
Philippines to attain freedom using goodness. It is one of the brilliant documentaries that Filipinos must watch in order
to know the happenings in 19th century in the hands of Spaniards and also leaves lesson to everyone that if you are
dedicated and have passion to make your dream come true, success and respect will follow you.