Most known in history as the first President of the Commonwealth M of the Philippines who championed Filipinos independence from the Americans, Manuel L. Quezon is a far more nuanced figure with many layers. This complexity is vividly portrayed in Quezon, the last installment of TBA Studios' Bayaniverse trilogy directed by Jerrold Tarog.

As a companion to the film, this book tells the story of how Quezon was made, drawing on personal accounts from the director, producers, and screenwriter, along with a historian's perspective. An in depth interview with the director also reveals the meticulous research process and creative decisions that shaped the movie's narrative. The writings here are also an invitation to look closely at the parallels between our country's history and current events, and reflect on where we are now as a nation.