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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):
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $121.6K
  • Runtime:

Cast & Crew

Imelda Marcos
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Lauren Greenfield
Director
Lauren Greenfield
Writer
Frank Evers
Producer
Julie Parker Benello
Executive Producer
Shana Hagan
Cinematographer
Lars Skree
Cinematographer
Per K. Kirkegaard
Film Editor
Jocelyn Pook
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TV Premiere Dates 2020
New on Amazon Prime Video in December 2020
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