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202375 minGdocumentary

Maria

202375 minGdocumentary

Three women named Maria seek truth and fight for justice in a Philippines facing a shrinking civic and democratic space.

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Sheryl Rose M. Andes

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Three women named Maria seek truth and fight for justice in a Philippines facing a shrinking civic and democratic space.

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Three women named Maria confront the challenges of living in the Philippines as civic spaces tighten. They search for truth and justice amid a climate of impunity. The film covers their experiences and the social context during a critical time for democracy in the nation. It is the first documentary in the full-length competition at Cinemalaya. The runtime is 75 minutes and it was released in 2023.

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