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Independent Lens•Season 6•Episode 23

Imelda: Power, Myth, Illusion

May 10, 200560 min

How has Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines, managed to court, coddle, use and abuse power for nearly four decades? News clips, propaganda films, home movies, verite footage and interviews with Marcos, her friends and her enemies reveal her methods.

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Imelda: Power, Myth, Illusion

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Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

Edie Falco

Host

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

America Ferrera

America Ferrera

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Imelda: Power, Myth, Illusion" is episode 23 of Independent Lens season 6. It aired on May 10, 2005.

Next: E24 · Red Hook Justice Best of Season 6