A film about martial law survivors in the Philippines
About this Event
Martial Law under Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. is best remembered for its record number human rights abuses. 11,103 is a collection of stories of survivors of the state sponsored violence.
Synopsis
A documentary featuring survivor stories of state-sponsored violence during the martial law years of dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Thousands were jailed, tortured, raped, and killed, while communities massacred in the crossfire between state forces, Maoist rebels and Muslim separatists.
In 2013, the Philippine government passed a landmark law which officially recognized theses atrocities and mandated compensation for the victims, funded by the illegally- acquired wealth of Ferdinand & Imelda Marcos hidden in their Swiss Bank accounts. 11,103 victims were given compensation as a result of the law.
Director's Notes
50 years after Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law placing the entire archipelago under military rule, we hear the stories of those who had survived state-sponsored human rights abuses. The survivors reflect on their trauma and how it has affected their lives profoundly. Their stories are also battling another front in the creeping historical revisionism with the political comeback of the Marcos heirs. It is a race against time and a vigorously funded disinformation campaign spread in social media.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3000 NE 151st St, 3000 Northeast 151st Street, North Miami Beach, United States
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