

The Kingmaker
Imelda Marcos's political influence during her husband Ferdinand Marcos's presidency is revealed through interviews and archival footage of their lavish lifestyle and corruption.
““Perception is real, and the truth is not.””
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Imelda Marcos's political influence during her husband Ferdinand Marcos's presidency is revealed through interviews and archival footage of their lavish lifestyle and corruption.
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Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines, played a significant role during her husband Ferdinand Marcos's presidency. The Kingmaker examines her political career and influence from the 1960s to the 1980s. Through interviews and archival footage, the film presents her extravagant lifestyle alongside the human rights abuses and corruption linked to the Marcos regime. It also addresses the ongoing effects of her legacy on Philippine politics and society. The documentary runs for 100 minutes and was directed by Lauren Greenfield.
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The GuardianLauren Greenfield’s documentary finds the former beauty queen and Philippines first lady to be a truly dangerous force.
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