And So It Begins

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.

Country:

Philippines,

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

113 minutes

Year:

2024

Director:

Ramona S. Diaz

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Company:

ITVS,

CineDiaz,

Independent Lens,

Center for Asian American Media (CAAM),

Creative Capital

Cast:
Maria Ressa

Self

Leni Robredo

Self

Manuel L. Quezon III

Self

Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

Self

Rodrigo Duterte

Self

Crew:
Ramona S. Diaz

Director

Ramona S. Diaz

Producer

Bruce Sakaki

Director of Photography

Aaron Soffin

Editor

Donald Young

Executive Producer