A Thousand Cuts

"A Thousand Cuts" is a documentary film that explores the conflicts between press freedom and authoritarian regimes in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. Journalist Maria Ressa (Maria Ressa, Pia Ranada) and her colleagues at Rappler face scrutiny from the government, while social media plays a significant role in politics. The film follows their struggles as they campaign for seats in the Philippine Senate. George Clooney also appears in the documentary, lending his voice to support the press's defense of truth and democracy.