The Machine That Killed Bad People
Synopsis
The Machine That Killed Bad People is about the cultural and political history of the Philippines leading up to the overthrow of President Ferdinand Marcos in 1986. It also addresses the role of electronic media in the struggle for power, and more broadly, American intervention in the Third World. Using a structure that emulates the way television news programs construct meaning through fragmentation, the tape interweaves clips of Filipino activists and reporters, a fictional television anchorwoman and correspondent, commentary by independent filmmaker Trinh T. Minh-ha, Fagin's off-camera voice and script, and anonymous excerpts from commercial television.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Fagin
- Original Title
- The Machine That Killed Bad People
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Fagin
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Steve Fagin
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What is The Machine That Killed Bad People about?
The Machine That Killed Bad People is about the cultural and political history of the Philippines leading up to the overthrow of President Ferdinand Marcos in 1986. It also addresses the role of electronic media in the struggle for power, and more broadly, American intervention in the Third World. Using a structure that emulates the way television news programs construct meaning through fragmentation, the tape interweaves clips of Filipino activists and reporters, a fictional television anchorwoman and correspondent, commentary by independent filmmaker Trinh T. Minh-ha, Fagin's off-camera voice and script, and anonymous excerpts from commercial television.
Who directed The Machine That Killed Bad People?
The Machine That Killed Bad People was directed by Steve Fagin.
Who stars in The Machine That Killed Bad People?
The principal cast of The Machine That Killed Bad People includes Steve Fagin, Trịnh T. Minh-hà, Constance DeJong, Ron Vawter.
When was The Machine That Killed Bad People released and how long is it?
The Machine That Killed Bad People was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.