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20229 minPGdoc-short

Public Health Mental Health

Things I'll Tell You

20229 minPGdoc-short

A person inside a quarantine facility shares their experience after testing positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Public Health Mental Health

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A person inside a quarantine facility shares their experience after testing positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic.

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Demie Dangla

Demie Dangladirector

Demie Dangla

Demie Danglawriter

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Manila serves as the backdrop for personal reflections on the pandemic. A narrator recounts her decision to leave the city, seeking to escape the ongoing crisis. Meanwhile, a person describes their experience in a quarantine facility after testing positive for COVID-19. Another individual expresses anxiety about potential pregnancy amid inadequate healthcare. Returning to Manila, the narrator confronts her fears, realizing they persist but that action is possible. The documentary runs for nine minutes and was released in 2022.

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