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José B. Capino is an award-winning scholar specializing in minoritized cinemas, including documentary, melodrama, independent, and avant-garde films of the Philippines and the Filipinx diaspora. His research delves into the cultural, literary, and historical aspects of imperialism, with a focus on the Philippines. He employs rigorous multi-archival research to draw critical perspectives in cinema studies and cultural theory, offering revisions to the historiography of dominant cinemas. His recent book, 'Martial Law Melodrama: Lino Brocka’s Cinema Politics' (University of California Press, 2020), examines the political inscription in the films of the renowned Filipino director Lino Brocka, known for his pioneering works in politically committed filmmaking. He is currently engaged in the authorship of several manuscripts, including 'Documentary Empire: Decolonial History,' which investigates the aligning histories of documentary cinema and empire, as well as ongoing projects focused on queer independent cinema in the Philippines, reflecting on its social and political dynamics. Capino's academic focus includes film/visual culture, documentary cinema, postcolonial criticism, and Asian American studies. He has received significant awards and fellowships for his contributions to the field.
University of Illinois • Urbana, IL
Professor in the Department of English.
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