A Thousand Cuts

Not really. This movie doesn't entirely cover the entirety of the circus and horror show that is currently happening in the PH since 2016 when Duterte started his term. HOWEVER, it does give you an idea of the gruesome and bloody behind the scenes of our seemingly "fun and peaceful" country. Thousands have lost their lives, billions of pesos have been stolen, politicians from the opposing party have been imprisoned/impeached from trumped up charges and millions still worship our president. It's time to wake up!

This shows how the current government of the Philippines ran by Rodrigo Duterte is being manipulated to make things happen the way he want them to be - even if it resorts to ending countless lives and calling them "collateral damage". Maria Ressa and the rest of Rappler has poked this fascist and dictator where it hurts and will do everything - regardless of constitutionality - to silence these journalists.

Also features: the weaponization of social media, poor karaoke renditions from a senator to-be, bravery in the face of daily terror, and voices of strong women in Maria Ressa, Pia Rañada, and Samira Gutoc as they continue trying to make the truth be heard with their heads held high.

Philippine's beginning of democracy's death well documented

Unlike the other documentaries, this one actually shows the bad sides and the reality of what is happening here in the Philippines.