Independent Lens Season 26 Episode 18 - And So It Begins

Airdate: 2025-May-12

Episode summary:

"And So It Begins" follows the Philippines' turbulent 2022 presidential race, with the son of ousted former dictator Ferdinand Marcos waging a combative social media campaign against his more progressive opponent, incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo. Following it all is independent journalist and Nobel-winner Maria Ressa, with an eye toward the specter of increasing autocracy. 

About Independent Lens series:

Independent Lens is an anthology of independent documentary films.