MA’AM TERE

A look at specialty coffee in the Philippines and the people behind it, Ma'am Tere looks at the relationships created between the team at Kalsada Coffee with their partner farms throughout the Philippines.

Director Biography:

Paul Barreto is a Filipino-American filmmaker. The focus of his work and interests include the analysis of the Philippine-American diaspora and exploring nuances in Filipino culture. In his debut of MA'AM TERE, a film about Philippine coffee and the people behind it, Paul fulfilled the roles as director, producer, and editor.

Presented by:

Archipelago Seattle
A Filipino American Social Purpose Corporation located in south Seattle. We seat 12 at a time in a communal dining room, where we create an interactive experience dedicated to telling the story of how Filipino Americans have contributed to the landscape and history of the Pacific Northwest.

Foundation for Philippine Progress
The Foundation for Philippine Progress, Inc. is dedicated to empower and engage communities in programs and projects for the Philippines to secure quality health, education, and basic human rights for every Filipino.

Malaya Seattle
A local chapter of a broad movement of individuals, organizations, and various formations united under our objectives to defend human rights, democracy, and sovereignty in the Philippines.

Ticket includes: Film screening + Coffee tasting with light snacks.

Event proceeds to go back to and support the Philippine farmers.