And So It Begins

Aug 21, 2024

1h 53m

★ 0.0

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ITVS

CineDiaz

Independent Lens

Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)

Creative Capital

And So It Begins Trailers

Cast

Self

Maria Ressa

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Leni Robredo

Self

Manuel L. Quezon III

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Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

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Rodrigo Duterte

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Sara Duterte

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Imelda Marcos

Self (archive footage)

Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.

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6.4

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7.0

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6.1

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7.6

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8.0

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7.0

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7.7

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6.0

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0.0

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0.0

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8.8

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7.7

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