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110 minPGdocumentary
10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB
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Synopsis

Twenty-five years after martial law was declared in the Philippines, a documentary aired on ABS-CBN detailing the human rights violations and political repression under Ferdinand Marcos.

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Why Watch

  • See interviews with key figures like Benigno Aquino Jr.
  • Find out about the human rights violations during martial law.
  • Watch dramatizations of significant historical events.

Did You Know

  • The documentary aired on September 21, 1997, the 25th anniversary of martial law.
  • Batas Militar was the most expensive documentary film produced in the Philippines.
  • It won the KBP Golden Dove Award and the Gawad CCP Award in 1998.
  • The film was screened at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in November 1998.

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Philippine history enthusiastsHuman rights advocatesPolitical documentary fans
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Who directed the documentary Batas Militar?

Batas Militar was directed by Jon Red and Jeannette Ifurung.

When was Batas Militar first broadcast?

Batas Militar was first broadcast on September 21, 1997.

What awards did Batas Militar win?

Batas Militar won the KBP Golden Dove Award and the Gawad CCP Award for Best Television Special and Best Documentary Special in 1998.

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