A Thousand Cuts
Synopsis
Maria Ressa, named Time Magazine Person of the Year in 2018, faces legal charges aimed at silencing her criticism of President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Synopsis
Maria Ressa stands at the 2018 State of the Nation address in the Philippines, where President Rodrigo Duterte declares his commitment to a brutal drug war. Ressa, founder of the news site Rappler, faces government scrutiny for her reporting on extrajudicial killings and corruption. The film follows her and colleagues like Pia Ranada as they confront threats to press freedom. A Thousand Cuts premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020, and was released in the U.S. on August 7, 2020.
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Why Watch
- Meet Maria Ressa, a fierce advocate for press freedom.
- See the chilling effects of Duterte's drug war on society.
- Find out how Ressa challenges government propaganda.
Did You Know
- Maria Ressa was named Time Magazine Person of the Year in 2018.
- The documentary features the 2018 State of the Nation address by President Duterte.
- Ressa describes the charges against her as intimidation tactics aimed at critics of Duterte's rule.
- The film discusses the polarization of society due to alternative news outlets.
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Who is Maria Ressa?
Maria Ressa is an award-winning Filipina journalist and the founder of the independent news site 'Rappler'.
What position did Maria Ressa hold in 2018?
Maria Ressa was named Time Magazine Person of the Year in 2018.
What is the focus of the documentary 'A Thousand Cuts'?
The documentary focuses on Maria Ressa's fight for press freedom in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte.
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