The Paradox of Martial Law

10
2023 0 hr 11 min History , Documentary

Under the guise of the increasing threat of Communism and the ever-evolving bureaucracy of Philippine democracy, Marcos Sr. declared Martial Law in an attempt to hold on to subjugate the rise of crime and injustice. But does history narrate a fate that actualized his vision to bring peace? Or do the books echo a paradox? A reality where he fought fire with fire — communism with a strongarm that riddled it with bullets and bloodshed.

  • Cast:
    Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. , Leon Trotsky , Joseph Stalin , Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. , Imelda Marcos , Xiao Chua

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