While enrolled at Evergreen State College's Tacoma campus, film student Ronald Lagman saw heavy doses of sex and violence - a la Quentin Tarantino style - grace the screen in several of his classmates' films. Lagman knew he wanted something different out of his work. After seeing a documentary about a Filipino World War II veteran in 2002, Lagman instantly knew he'd found a great subject for his first movie. Born in the Philippines but having lived in the United States for nearly 14 years, Lagman is still very passionate about the country where he grew up and spent his youth. "I still have a strong connection to the Philippines," said the 39-year-old Lagman. "Call it Filipino pride." Lagman's Lolo, a short film about a 77-year-old Filipino World War II veteran who lives with his family, will screen Saturday afternoon at the Tacoma campus of The Evergreen State College.

THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE - TACOMA, 1 P.M., 1210 SIXTH AVE., TACOMA, 253.680.3000

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