A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
October 21, 2021
Original Title:
Manila Lockdown
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Al Jazeera English
Production Countries:
Philippines
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 25
In March 2020, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte imposed a strict lockdown in the capital, Manila, and surrounding areas. For Lito, his family, and millions of other urban slum dwellers across the city, a hard lockdown means no work. No work means no food. Hungry citizens take to the streets in protest. The president orders the police and military to shoot anyone making trouble. Curfews are imposed and arrests are made. Aid arrives but it is not enough. As the restrictions continue throughout 2020, Lito navigates a daily struggle to save his family - from hunger and the pandemic.
Cinematography:
Jonvic Lorenzo Digma
Director:
Ditsi Carolino
Editor:
Lawrence S. Ang
Executive Producer:
Emile Guertin
Sound:
Bryan Jeff Digma
Doy Ongleo
Sound Designer:
Gazmend Nela
Writer:
Ditsi Carolino
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