“Treasure of the Rice Terraces,” a documentary that explores the roots of traditional mambabatoks through the perspective of indigenous tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od and her apprentices, will be screened at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) in October. “Treasure of the Rice Terraces” is directed by Filipino-Canadian filmmaker Kent Donguines, who returned to the Philippines to reconnect with his roots in the hope of strengthening the “weakened traditional identity among many Filipinos he knows and meets.” Filmed in Canada and the Philippines (specifically in the Kalinga region), the documentary also highlights the importance of “preserving tattoo culture for future generations” […]... Keep on reading: Apo Whang-Od docu to be screened at Vancouver International Film Festival