Inside the Movie 'QUEZON' | The History You Didn't See Onscreen!

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QUEZON (2025) sparked intense debate after Manuel L. Quezon’s grandson accused the filmmakers of distorting history. As a historian, here’s my honest review — what the film gets right, what it gets wrong, and the crucial context it leaves out. From Leonard Wood’s economic agenda and the Malolos protest to why Quezon feels so different from Heneral Luna and Goyo. 🎥 Join my channel! — https://youtube.com/kirbyaraullo/join 🔔 Subscribe — http://goo.gl/yDgQmK 🍿 Be my Patron — https://www.patreon.com/kirbynoodle 📚 Books, merch, etc. — https://www.kirbyaraullo.com/books Related Videos: 🇺🇸 US-Philippine History & Colonial Legacy (Playlist) - https://bit.ly/US-PH-history 🇵🇭 Who Was Quezon? (Life & Legacy) Beyond the Movie! - https://youtu.be/FuYg-gZSeZs 🎬 I Analyzed QUEZON’s Trailer – Historian’s Breakdown - https://youtu.be/gKaW8qDS8CM 💥 Battle of Bud Dajo: The Untold Story of American Atrocities in Philippines - https://youtu.be/en3W1iWOi84 In this video, historian Kirby Araullo covers: 00:51 Quezon Movie Review: How It Mirrors Today’s Philippine Politics 03:48 The Hidden Truth About Leonard Wood and U.S. Imperial Interests 07:30 Malolos Protest Explained: Real People, Not Quezon’s Puppets 09:26 Tomasa Alcala Case: Colonial Retaliation or Quezon’s Scandal? 11:54 What the Movie Left Out: Quezon’s Final Years and U.S. Betrayal 14:23 Why “Quezon” Feels Different from “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo” 17:05 History Isn’t Black and White: The Truth About Our Bayani ☀️ About Kirby: Kirby Araullo is a distinguished Filipino American historian, culture bearer, and content creator based in California. He is a direct descendant of the indigenous Paramount Kings of Luzon—Lakandúlâ of Tondo and Rája Matandá of Maynílâ—as well as the anti-colonial Katipuneros and World War II Guerilyeras who fought for Philippine liberation. His rich heritage also includes Kapampángan, Tagálog, Indigenous Áytá, Pangasinan, and Spanish-Basque-Portuguese-Irish Mestizo roots. Kirby co-founded the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at the University of C