Storyline

An extraordinary look into the controversial political career of Imelda Marcos. As the former first lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos is best known for her opulent lifestyle, but it was her behind-the-scenes influence of her husband's presidency that rocketed her to the global political forefront. A journey through the Marcos family's long history of corruption, extravagance and brutality, this documentary tells a cautionary tale of a powerful female leader whose questionable sense of reality divided a nation.—SHOWTIME

Plot Keywords

dictator, wife, president, confident, disheartening, engaging, fascinating, somber, quirky, politics, dictatorship, philippines, political corruption, political repression, wretched excess, rise, 1990s

Short Review

It's grimly compelling viewing as Marcos gives filmmaker Lauren Greenfield intimate access to her opulent life and oblivious narcissism.

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