Jeepney

JEEPNEY visualizes the richly diverse cultural and social climate of the Philippines through its most popular form of mass transportation vividly decorated exWWII military jeeps The film follows jeepney artists drivers and passengers whose stories take place amidst nationwide protest against oil price hikes that pressure drivers to work overseas to earn a living far from their homes for years at a time Lavishly shot and cut to the rhythm of the streets JEEPNEY provides an enticing vehicle through which the rippling effects of globalization can be felt