And So It Begins(2024)
1h 53m2024-08-21
Documentary
Overview
Amidst the traditional pomp and circumstance of Filipino elections, a quirky people’s movement rises to defend the nation against deepening threats to truth and democracy. In a collective act of joy as a form of resistance, hope flickers against the backdrop of increasing autocracy.
- Director:
- Ramona S. Diaz
- Writers:
- Ramona S. Diaz
- Producers:
- Ramona S. Diaz
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Sakaki
- Production:
- ITVS, CineDiaz, Independent Lens, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Creative Capital, Doc Society
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
Cast
Maria Ressa
Maria Ressa
Self
Leni Robredo
Self
Manuel L. Quezon III
Manuel L. Quezon III
Self
Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Self
Rodrigo Duterte
Self
Sara Duterte
Sara Duterte
Self
Imelda Marcos
Self
Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
Self (archive footage)
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