6.6 Documentary

Machete Maidens Unleashed!

2010
The Filipino revolution that even Marcos couldn't crush!
Trailer
In the final decades of the 20th century, the Philippines was a country where low-budget exploitation-film producers were free to make nearly any kind of movie they wanted, any way they pleased. It was a country with extremely lax labor regulations and a very permissive attitude towards cultural expression. As a result, it became a hotbed for the production of cheapie movies. Their history and the genre itself are detailed in this breezy, nostalgic documentary.
Release Date
2010-10-15
Status
Released
Original Title
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Runtime
1h 25m
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
Australia
Production Companies
Fury Productions, Bionic Boy Productions
Overview
In the final decades of the 20th century, the Philippines was a country where low-budget exploitation-film producers were free to make nearly any kind of movie they wanted, any way they pleased. It was a country with extremely lax labor regulations and a very permissive attitude towards cultural expression. As a result, it became a hotbed for the production of cheapie movies. Their history and the genre itself are detailed in this breezy, nostalgic documentary.
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