We Hold the Line
Synopsis
Maria Ressa, a journalist with Rappler, confronts harassment and legal challenges while investigating the violent drug war in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Synopsis
Maria Ressa, a journalist with Rappler, faces harassment and legal challenges as she investigates the violent drug war in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. The film features interviews with politicians, members of death squads, and survivors of the violence. It addresses issues of political corruption and press freedom in a country where independent media is increasingly under threat. Directed by Marc Wiese, We Hold the Line runs for 88 minutes and includes dialogue in English and Tagalog.
What Critics Say
We Hold the Line has a definite thriller vibe, built through a combination of interviews and dramatic scenes from the streets of Manila, both those filmed directly for this documentary and those found on surveillance tapes and occasional smartphone footage from witnesses of various bloody events.
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Why Watch
- Meet Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist.
- See the impact of Duterte's drug war on Philippine society.
- Follow the struggles of independent media in the Philippines.
Did You Know
- Maria Ressa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her journalism.
- The film won the 2020 F:ACT Award at CPH:DOX.
- It was screened at the 2020 Moscow International Film Festival.
- The film has a runtime of 92 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary We Hold the Line?
We Hold the Line was directed by Marc Wiese.
What is the runtime of We Hold the Line?
The runtime of We Hold the Line is 92 minutes.
Which journalist is featured in We Hold the Line and won the Nobel Peace Prize?
Maria Ressa, who is featured in We Hold the Line, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021.
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