The Kingmaker

2019, Documentary, 1h 41m

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The Kingmaker aims a disquieting spotlight at the private life of a divisive public figure -- as well as the ways in which unchecked power seduces and corrupts. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield examines the controversial history of Filipino politician Imelda Marcos and her family.
  • Rating:
    R (Disturbing Violent Content)
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Lauren Greenfield
  • Producer:
    Frank Evers
  • Writer:
    Lauren Greenfield
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $121.6K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Greenwich Entertainment

Cast & Crew

Imelda Marcos
Self
Lauren Greenfield
Director
Lauren Greenfield
Writer
Frank Evers
Producer
Julie Parker Benello
Executive Producer
Shana Hagan
Cinematography
Lars Skree
Cinematography
Per K. Kirkegaard
Film Editing
Jocelyn Pook
Original Music
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