Episode 255 – Combo on the Run – Exploring the Enduring Legacy of Eraserheads with Diane Ventura and Ely Buendia

About this episode

The episode discusses the release of the documentary 'Eraserheads: Combo on the Run' and features insights from its director and a band member.

Today’s the day! “Eraserheads: Combo on the Run” is releasing throughout North America across over 60 screens, one of the biggest and widest releases of a Filipino documentary ever. And while the exploits of the band are well detailed in the film itself, we thought it would be worthwhile to sit down with Director Diane Ventura...

People in this episode

Guests: Diane Ventura, Ely Buendia

Topics covered

• Eraserheads
• Filipino documentary
• music legacy
• film release
• cultural impact

Keywords

• Eraserheads
• Diane Ventura
• Ely Buendia
• documentary
• Filipino culture
• music
• film

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Eraserheads

Books & works: Eraserheads: Combo on the Run

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