Marcos claims she took 3,000 pairs of shoes with her into exile after her husband was ousted from power in 1986.
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Marcos claims she took 3,000 pairs of shoes with her into exile after her husband was ousted from power in 1986.
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Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines, recounts her life in a series of interviews, reflecting on her marriage to President Ferdinand Marcos and their time in power from 1965 to 1986. The film features archival footage and commentary from her children, Imee and Ferdinand Jr. Imelda discusses her lavish lifestyle, including her claim of taking 3,000 pairs of shoes into exile, while denying allegations of human rights abuses during her husband's dictatorship. The documentary also touches on significant events, such as the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.
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Why Watch
- See Imelda Marcos discuss her life and legacy.
- Find out about the lavish parties of the Marcos couple.
- Meet Imelda's children and hear their perspectives.
Did You Know
- Imelda Marcos claimed to have taken 3,000 pairs of shoes into exile.
- The film won the Excellence in Cinematography Award at Sundance in 2004.
- Imelda's film premiered on TV5 on February 24, 2009.
- Imelda outsold Spider-Man 2 in the Philippines upon its release.
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Who directed the documentary Imelda?
Imelda was co-produced and directed by Ramona S. Diaz.
What award did Imelda win at the Sundance Film Festival?
Imelda won the Excellence in Cinematography Award (Documentary) at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.
How much did Imelda earn at the US box office?
Imelda took US$200,992 at the US box office.
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