Da Real Makoy

Directed by

Nonoy Marcelo

How it feels

This 1977 documentary follows President Ferdinand Marcos and his daughter Imee on a trip to his hometown in Ilocos Norte. The film shows local sights and includes some animated segments, presenting a positive view of the leader.

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What happens

Da Real Makoy (lit. The Real Macoy) is a 1977 Philippine propaganda documentary film. The film follows the tenth president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos, setting a field trip to Ilocos Norte, Marcos's hometown, with his eldest daughter Imee Marcos. Shot entirely in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte with some animation sequences, the film was produced by National Media Production Center (NMPC) under her leadership Imee, who serves as a producer, and was written and directed by cartoonist Nonoy Marcelo in his directorial debut. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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