Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade. The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen. Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution waits in the wings.

A film depicting the shooting of Dr. Jose Rizal, consisting of a single scene worth 500 feet of film.

Based on Edward Gross’ 1905 stage play. It begins with a view of the Philippines prior to Rizal’s birth and traces his career in Europe, his exile in Dapitan, his imprisonment in Fort Santiago and his martyrdom at Bagumbayan.

A 35-minute documentary about Jose Rizal’s life and heroic deeds, Jose Rizal: Sa Landas ng Paglaya shows the national hero’s works including El Filibusterismo, which tackles how the revolution would fail if it’s just for “personal interest”.

Jose Rizal: Ang buhay ng isang bayani: Directed by Butch Nolasco. With Joonee Gamboa.