And So It Begins

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 21, 2024

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Philippines, United States of America

Production

Independent Lens,ITVS,Doc Society,Creative Capital,Center for Asian American Media (CAAM),CineDiaz

Cast

Leni Robredo,Imelda Marcos,Sara Duterte,Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.,Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.,Maria Ressa,Manuel L. Quezon III,Rodrigo Duterte

Director

Ramona S. Diaz

Writer

Ramona S. Diaz

Producer

Linda A. Cornfield,Stephen Gong,Donald Young,Lois Vossen,Carrie Lozano,Ramona S. Diaz,David J. Cornfield

Cinematography

Bruce Sakaki

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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