Respeto (Respect) is a 2017 Philippine drama independent film starring Filipino hip hop artist Abra, and directed by Alberto "Treb" Monteras II.
[2][1] It was co-written by Monteras and screenwriter Njel de Mesa, who drew inspiration from the works of veteran poets such as Vim Nadera and National Artists Bienvenido Lumbera and Virgilio Almario.
Aside from Abra and de la Paz, the film cats includes Chai Fonacier, Ybes Bagadiong, Brian Arda, Thea Yrastorza, Kate Alejandrino, Nor Domingo and Filipino rapper Loonie.
[4] Hendrix is a poor aspiring rapper who wants to make a name for himself in the underground rap battle scene and gain respect in the community.
[5] It has received critical acclaim for its powerful use of the Filipino poetry in the form of Pinoy hip hop rap battles and Balagtasan poetry,[6][7] the performance of veteran theater actor Dido de la Paz,[8] and what film critic Philbert Dy calls its "rather powerful examination of a generational relationship with government-backed violence.