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.
Watch the official And So It Begins 2024 trailer in HD below.
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
Ramona S. Diaz Producer
Aaron Soffin Editor
Donald Young Executive Producer
Stephen Gong Executive Producer
Lois Vossen Executive Producer
Korea 01 May 2025
Philippines 12 June 2025
United States 22 January 2024
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