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(Rappler)
A documentary on the struggles of the free press under the Duterte administration.
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos all over the country praised director Ramona Diaz’s documentary, A Thousand Cuts, for portraying the “eye-opening” realities of Philippine democracy and press freedom under President Rodrigo Duterte.
The film streamed for free in the Philippines on Friday, June 12, 2020, and was available for 24 hours.
A Thousand Cuts focused on Rappler’s Maria Ressa along with several of this news organization’s writers and editors as they discussed the struggles of a free press under Duterte. Duterte has openly criticized Rappler and its reporters since he was elected in 2016, and even outright banned Malacañang reporter Pia Ranada from entering the compound.
The documentary also followed several key government officials, including Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Mocha Uson, and then candidate Samira Gutoc as they campaigned during the 2019 Philippine midterm elections.
A Thousand Cuts gained around 233,000 views on Youtube in the 24 hours it was available for streaming.
Ressa and #AThousandCuts also trended on Twitter Saturday afternoon, June 13, 2020.
(Rotten Tomatoes)
Nowhere is the worldwide erosion of democracy, fueled by social media disinformation campaigns, more starkly evident than in the authoritarian regime of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Journalist Maria Ressa places the tools of the free press--and her freedom--on the line in defense of truth and democracy.
Directed By: Ramona S. Diaz
Written By: Ramona S. Diaz
Runtime: 110 minutes
Studio: CineDiaz
Video
Codec: H.264 - MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution: 1234x668
Frame rate: 30fps
Audio
Codec: MPEG AAC
Channels: Stereo
Sample rate: 44100 Hz
Bits per sample: 32
