CinemaOSMovie · 2024 · 1h 53m

And So It Begins

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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.

Directed byRamona S. Diaz

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
EN
Released
August 21, 2024
Studios
ITVSCenter for Asian American Media (CAAM)Creative Capital

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8 credited
Starring
Maria Ressa

Maria Ressa

Self

Leni Robredo

Leni Robredo

Self

Manuel L. Quezon III

Self

Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

Self

Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo Duterte

Self

Sara Duterte

Self

Imelda Marcos

Imelda Marcos

Self

Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.

Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.

Self (archive footage)

Creative team
Directed by
Ramona S. Diaz
Ramona S. Diaz
Written by
Ramona S. Diaz
Ramona S. Diaz
Produced by
Ramona S. Diaz
Ramona S. Diaz

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