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Directed by Lauren Greenfield, the Group 2 - Archdiocese of Capiz

film explores the Marcos regime's


rise to power, its impact on
Philippine society, and the enduring
influence of the Marcos family in
Filipino politics. Through interviews,
archival footage, and personal
accounts, "The Kingmaker" sheds
light on the Marcoses' lavish lifestyle,
The documentary serves alleged corruption, and their efforts
as a cautionary tale about to rehabilitate their tarnished image.

the complexities of power,


wealth, and accountability
in the Philippines and
beyond.
The movie “The Kingmaker” focuses
on the late President Ferdinand
Marcos’ wife, Imelda Marcos. This
documentary film tells the life of the
Marcoses from Imelda's perspective. It
tackles the controversies around
Marcos’ time and the events of the rise
and fall of Marcos’ reign.

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The Kingmaker highlights the consequences of
"The Kingmaker" is a documentary film that excessive power use, such as the Marcos family's The era of Imelda Marcos in the Philippines
explores the life of late President Ferdinand manipulation of news and focus on personal gain. has highlighted the importance of defending
Marcos' wife, Imelda Marcos, and the Corruption is a significant political issue in the democratic principles, advocating for
controversies surrounding their reign. It Philippines, with the Marcos dynasty contributing to accountability and transparency in politics,
highlights atrocities committed during their the country's rising debt and narcissism. The and promoting inclusivity. Active democratic
reign, including corruption, human rights Marcoses exploited government money and engagement, civic education, and addressing
abuses, history distortion, and government became icons of narcissism, leading to a 7.3% GDP socioeconomic disparities are crucial for
incompetence. Despite martial law being shrink in 1984 and 1985. Despite the death of maintaining social cohesion. The film
over, the film highlights four main points: Ferdinand Marcos, Imelda continued to exploit adaptation of the Marcos era highlights the
propaganda, DoH corruption, extrajudicial stolen money. It is not just or right to engage in resilience of the Filipino people, who rose
killings, and Duterte's response. The film corruption or abusing power, as it violates Catholic against the regime's oppressive system and
highlights the economic impact of Marcos's social teachings. Empathy and understanding the innocent killings. As the Marcoses return,
rule, the history distortion, and the ongoing consequences of our actions are essential for collective action is needed to prevent their
issue of innocent deaths. avoiding such actions. rule and protect freedom.

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