The Photographer Documenting The Carnage of Duterte's Drug War (HBO)

Synopsis

Dondi Tawatao transitions from a feature photographer in Manila to documenting the grim realities of the Philippines' anti-drug war. Since President Rodrigo Duterte took office, the country has witnessed over 3,500 deaths linked to targeted attacks on drug users and suspected dealers. Tawatao captures these harrowing scenes, revealing a culture of impunity and a surge in vigilantism that leaves bodies in the streets and homes marked with warning signs. His work highlights the stark consequences of Duterte's policies and the ongoing violence that plagues the city.