21 August 2024 Factual 113 mins
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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Maria Ressa as Self
Leni Robredo as Self
Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. as Self
Rodrigo Duterte as Self
Imelda Marcos as Self
Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. as Self (archive footage)
Ramona S. Diaz Director
David J. Cornfield Executive Producer
Linda A. Cornfield Executive Producer
Donald Young Executive Producer
Lois Vossen Executive Producer
Carrie Lozano Executive Producer
Korea 01 May 2025
Philippines 12 June 2025
United States 22 January 2024
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