Beyond Conspiracy: A Documentary on the Assassination of Ninoy Aquino
This was the event that changed the course of Philippine history.
Twenty-five years ago, Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. was murdered at the airport that now bears his name.
A new documentary of the events surrounding this national tragedy has been released. Beyond Conspiracy: 25 Years after the Aquino Assassination takes a look at the questions that have remained unanswered about Ninoy’s death.
He was our hope. He was the one who was to bring change. He did eventually catalyze radical change in the political landscape of the Philippines, but at great cost to himself. This is what happened the day he went home (warning! graphic images in this video):
The documentary was produced by the Foundation for Worldwide People Power (FWWPP). Its aim is simple: to “affirm the historical significance of the Aquino assassination to the youth, many of whom have very little knowledge of this tragedy and its profound impact on Philippine society”. It is also for “those who have grown indifferent, convinced that Ninoy died in vain.”
It has been 25 years, but Ninoy’s dreams for the Filipino people live on. Do not forget. Despite events that seem to have wiped out the hopes born out of Ninoy’s death, his sacrifice was not in vain.
Ninoy said that “the Filipino is worth dying for.” He didn’t have to return, because he knew what it could cost him. But he did, because he had great hopes and believed that we can achieve great good. We are the ones he died for. Our freedom is what he gained for us, though he did not taste it himself.
We have made a mess of many things in the country. But as long as there are those who will not forget the value that Ninoy has put on the Filipino, there is hope for change. Ninoy’s legacy lives on.
The video above is the fourth in a series of clips posted by YouTube user Ubermensch4ever. The complete series is as follows: one, two, three, four, five.
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It is with much regret that the youth today had no sense of history,
Do they know that the freedom that they are enjoying right this very minute is the result of NINOY’s ultimate sacrifice.
I was young then, i was not even in grade school yet but still it is my obligation as a Filipino to know!
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I watched this documentary along with other NATVs releases. I was in grade school when the Aquino assassination and the People Power happened. I was confused about why things were happening then, but now am eternally grateful to Ninoy and Cory Aquino for their fight for democracy. Filipinos NEED to know what happened then. Only then will we be able to appreciate what we have right now, and know what we are called to be and do as Filipinos.
it’s right ninoy aquino is the reason why we expirence freedom i hope the new generations give importance all the sacrifices of Ninoy in this 2010 elections vote wisely!!!!!!!!!!!!!
.You wonder why this isn’t solved yet? Have you heard of commander dante? It’s a 3 man in one name, ninoy’s death was staged.. Get over it… Read between the lines.. Dig deeper, don’t just believe what you hear and see.