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A Thousand Cuts

A Thousand Cuts

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 23, 2020

Runtime

1h 39m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

67%

Original Title

A Thousand Cuts

Production Companies

CineDiaz, Topic Studios, Concordia Studio, Luminate, Motto Pictures

Director

Ramona S. Diaz

Description

Nowhere is the worldwide erosion of democracy, fueled by social media disinformation campaigns, more starkly evident than in the authoritarian regime of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Journalist Maria Ressa places the tools of the free press—and her freedom—on the line in defense of truth and democracy.