Episode 101: Talitha Espiritu, Associate Professor of Film and New Media, Wheaton College
In this episode, host Francine Barchett interviewed Dr. Talitha Espiritu, a professor at the Film and New Media department in Wheaton College. She discussed how the fashion designer Christian Espiritu helped create the iconic image of Imelda Marcos dressed in the terno, the traditional women's formal wear from the Philippines. Dr. Espiritu explains the role of the terno in the public culture and cultural policy of the dictatorship, and also gives insightful advice about her teaching methods.
Lightning Round: 4:00
Research and lecture summary: 6:03
Advice for researchers and recommendations…
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