And So it Begins
Special Screening
Philippines’ Submission for the 97th Academy Awards®
99 min | Documentary, Social Issues | 2024 | Philippines | Tagalog, English
Synopsis:
In a decades-long nonfiction saga of the Philippines, director Ramona Diaz presents the latest chapter on her homeland as the despotic reign of President Rodrigo Duterte is coming to an end. And So It Begins proffers unbridled access to all the key players in the months leading up to the country’s 2022 presidential election. With her keen observational eye and deep knowledge of the socio-political history and landscape, Diaz continues to find her own forms of storytelling as political disruption.
Schedule
Nov 20, 2024 | 04:00 PM
Director
Ramona S. Diaz
Ramona S. Diaz is an Emmy award-winning Asian American filmmaker celebrated for her character-driven documentaries that blend cinematic aesthetics with powerful storytelling. Her films, which feature intimate portrayals of diverse subjects, have received accolades at major festivals like Sundance, Berlin, and Tribeca. Notable works include Imelda, The Learning, Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey, Motherland, and A Thousand Cuts, all broadcast nationally on PBS and other platforms. A Guggenheim and USA Fellow, she has received multiple awards, including the Women at Sundance Fellowship and the Creative Capital Award. Ramona also serves as a film envoy for the U.S. State Department and is a graduate of Emerson College with an MA from Stanford University.
Credits
Director:
Ramona S. Diaz
Executive Producer:
Linda Cornfield
David Cornfield
Stephen Gong
Lois Vossen
Donald Young
Producer:
Ramona S. Diaz
Cinematography:
Bruce Sakaki
Editing:
Aaron Soffin
Screenwriters:
Ramona S. Diaz
Music:
Christian Almiron
