And So It Begins

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And So It Begins (2024)

Directed by Ramona S. Diaz

Documentary · 1h 53m

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.

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Cast

Maria Ressa Self Leni Robredo Self
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Manuel L. Quezon III Self Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. Self Rodrigo Duterte Self
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Sara Duterte Self Imelda Marcos Self Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. Self (archive footage)

Crew

Director
Ramona S. Diaz
Writer
Ramona S. Diaz
Director of Photography
Bruce Sakaki
Editor
Aaron Soffin
Producer
Ramona S. Diaz

Details

Release date
2024-08-21
Runtime
1h 53m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English, Tagalog
Countries
Philippines, United States of America
Production
ITVS, CineDiaz, Independent Lens, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Creative Capital, Doc Society