Deep Dive: We Hold the Line (2020)
Film Lens
We Hold the Line is a documentary focused on the Philippine drug war and the political corruption under President Rodrigo Duterte. It presents the narrative through various perspectives, including politicians, members of death squads, and survivors of the violence. The film emphasizes the role of independent media in exposing these issues, particularly featuring Rappler and journalist Maria Ressa, who faces harassment and arrest for her reporting.
The film runs for 92 minutes and is directed by Marc Wiese. It combines interviews and footage to illustrate the impact of Duterte's regime on press freedom and human rights in the Philippines. The documentary is primarily in English with some Tagalog, making it accessible to a wider audience while addressing critical social issues.
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.
Perfect For
Investigative journalismHuman rights issuesPhilippine politics
Awards
•Winner of F:act Award and its US$5,500 cash prize at CPH:DOX 2020[6]
•Featured at the 2020 CPH:DOX (Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival), 2020 Dokufest International Documentary and Short Film Festival, and the 2020 Moscow International Film Festival[7]
•Screened at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam and the 13th annual This Human World International Human Rights Film Festival[8]
•Also featured at the 17th VERZIÓ Human Rights Documentary Film Festival and the 2021 ReFrame Film Festival[9]