On June 15, 2020, journalist Maria Ressa was found guilty of cyber libel, all because she dared to advocate against the authoritarian regime of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Ressa places the tools of the free press—and her freedom—on the line in defense of truth and democracy. Ramona S. Diaz's thrilling film follows key players from two sides, and as each side digs in, we become witness to an epic and ongoing fight for the integrity of human life and truth itself.
