The root of the dispute is revealed to be Joan’s bringing of students to a protest rally, where one of her pupils, Julia, was injured when a policeman clubbed her during the violent dispersal. Joan is the loose cannon: outspoken, somewhat gauche ( matabil ang dila, so to speak), her purse loud and colorful, her statement shirt proclaiming that she is a proud Filipino.
Joan (left) is the colorful upfront provocateur whose idea of a farewell gift is a shotglass Ria (right) is the voice of reason and compassion, clad in black and white, with a cross around her neck. The film ends, however, with a bitter aftertaste. The topic is controversial, and discussed in an engaging manner. The cinematography, while nothing special, is well-executed.
Joan and Ria are both well-rounded characters, with their personalities, beliefs and histories skillfully rendered in a short dialogue. On a dramatic level, the script is well-written. In the process, a confrontation explodes between the two. On her last day, she drops by to see her friend and co-teacher Ria to say goodbye and hand in her resignation letter.
It is the story of Joan, an activist teacher in “one of the more expensive colleges in Metro Manila” who has resigned due to friction with the school administration. The core of the discussion is ideology, and the tactics and strategies with which to shape progressive minds. A part of ANC’s amBisyon 2010, it discusses the plight of militant teachers, who are often persecuted and discharged from educational institutions because of their controversial teachings and methods. A tale of two teachers: Do our schools allow for militant education?Īt first glance, Jerrold Tarog’s Faculty is a very astute short film.
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