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And So It Begins

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Amid Filipino elections, a grassroots movement emerges to protect truth and democracy from growing threats. People unite in joyful acts of resistance, kindling hope while autocracy expands.

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Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com Ramona S. Diaz’s documentary is a shaggy, shapeless film. Jan 25, 2024 Full Review Siddhant Adlakha Variety Features neither the narrative and aesthetic intensity needed for an up-to-the-minute chronicle, nor the political depth required of such vital subject matter. Jan 23, 2024 Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht The ending will feel very familiar to anyone who experienced the aftermath of the 2024 election Jun 6, 2025 Full Review Frank J. Avella The Contending I doubt there is a more frighteningly timely political film this year than Ramona S. Diaz’s And So It Begins...after November 5th, it plays like a How-To book for the Trump campaign–taken directly from the Hitler-Mussolini model. Rated: B Dec 19, 2024 Full Review Paul Emmanuel Enicola The Movie Buff A fitting companion piece to “A Thousand Cuts,” “And So It Begins” is an insightful film that documents hope and the fight for democracy in a country mired in misinformation. Rated: B Jul 4, 2024 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills And So provides more chilling proof that fascism seems to be the rising political flavor of preference around the world, and that resistance is desperately needed. May 10, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ramona S. Diaz

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Synopsis Amid Filipino elections, a grassroots movement emerges to protect truth and democracy from growing threats. People unite in joyful acts of resistance, kindling hope while autocracy expands.
Director
Ramona S. Diaz
Producer
Ramona S. Diaz
Screenwriter
Ramona S. Diaz
Distributor
Solar Pictures
Production Co
Cinediaz, Independent Lens, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 1, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 55m