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Billed as a “behind the shoes” look at Imelda Marcos, this fascinating portrait provides unprecedented access to the former first lady of the Philippines. Although gracious during the filming, Marcos changed her mind about the film once it was completed and tried to halt its distribution. Former UT film professor Diaz shows us aspects of the woman we have never seen before.
This article appears in January 14 • 2005.
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