A Thousand Cuts(2020)
A Thousand Cuts Synopsis
Nowhere is the worldwide erosion of democracy, fueled by social media disinformation campaigns, more starkly evident than in the authoritarian regime of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Journalist Maria Ressa places the tools of the free press—and her freedom—on the line in defense of truth and democracy.
A Thousand Cuts (2020) is a documentary film directed by Ramona S. Diaz, released on January 23, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Maria Ressa, Pia Ranada, George Clooney and Amal Clooney. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Ramona S. Diaz
- Writers:
- Ramona S. Diaz
- Producers:
- Carolyn Hepburn, Leah Marino, Ramona S. Diaz
- Production:
- CineDiaz, Topic Studios, Concordia Studio, Luminate, Motto Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Thousand Cuts (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for A Thousand Cuts before you stream it.
A Thousand Cuts Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Maria Ressa
Maria Ressa
as Self
- Pia Ranada
Pia Ranada
as Self
George Clooney
as Self
Amal Clooney
as Self
- Patricia Evangalista
Patricia Evangalista
as Self
Leni Robredo
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ramona S. Diaz, written by Ramona S. Diaz, produced by Carolyn Hepburn, Leah Marino and Ramona S. Diaz.
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A Thousand Cuts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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A Thousand Cuts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Thousand Cuts online?
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A Thousand Cuts (2020) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Thousand Cuts?
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The main cast of A Thousand Cuts (2020) includes Maria Ressa, Pia Ranada, George Clooney, Amal Clooney and Patricia Evangalista. The film was directed by Ramona S. Diaz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Thousand Cuts released?
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A Thousand Cuts was released on January 23, 2020 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is A Thousand Cuts worth watching?
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A Thousand Cuts (2020) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Thousand Cuts?
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