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A Thousand Cuts

2020

Ramona S. Diaz

Documentary, Self: Maria Ressa, Rodrigo Duterte

6.8

134

Documentary A look at how Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte uses social media to spread disinformation with fake news. Nowhere is the worldwide erosion of democracy, fueled by social media disinformation campaigns, more starkly evident than in the authoritarian regime of Rodrigo Duterte. Journalist Maria Ressa places the tools of the free press—and her freedom—on the line in defense of truth and democracy.

	Author	Review
United States	John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter	"A warning letter to nations who embrace thuggish leaders (...) An immersive political documentary"	POS
United States	Nick Allen rogerebert.com	"[It] captures the state of journalism and democracy in the Philippines in all of its harrowing moments"	POS
United States	Jessica Kiang Variety	"The wit and warmth of renowned Filipino journalist/crusader Maria Ressa shines brilliantly in Ramona S. Diaz's searching, salutary doc"	POS
United States	Michael Ordoña Los Angeles Times	"A fascinating story about a brave and brilliant woman (...) Ressa is a compelling figure (...) As the film focuses more tightly on her, it becomes a more gripping document."	POS
United States	Ben Kenigsberg The New York Times	"Refreshingly, the film is not simply a profile of Ressa (...) but a kaleidoscopic dissection of how information courses through the country"	POS
United States	Noel Murray AV Club	"It’s hard to overstate the relevance of what 'A Thousand Cuts' reveals about a democracy sliding into authoritarianism—and what Ressa has to say about the proper ways to push back."	POS
United States	Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle	"Diaz stays out of the way of her own lens, instead giving a portrait in context of Ressa's valiant struggle for truth (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS

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