And So It Begins

And So It Begins

113 mins | Documentary | Jan. 24, 2024

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.

And So It Begins

113 mins | Documentary | Jan. 24, 2024

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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Independent Television Service (ITVS), CineDiaz, Independent Lens, Creative Capital, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)
Original title And So It Begins
Directors Ramona S. Diaz
Writers

Cast

Maria Ressa

as Self

Leni Robredo

as Self