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Motherland · LeviOsa

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2017·16

Motherland

Documentary1h 34m

🍅93%

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93%

Tomatometer

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45%

Popcornmeter

6.4

TMDB

Storyline

The planet’s busiest maternity hospital is located in one of its poorest and most populous countries: the Philippines. There, poor women face devastating consequences as their country struggles with reproductive health policy and the politics of conservative Catholic ideologies.

Trailers

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Details

DirectorRamona S. Diaz

ReleasedJan 21, 2017

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guide16PL

Studios

ITVSCineDiaz

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Women Make Movies

Chicken & Egg Films

American Documentary

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Howdy Amazon Channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

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Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

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Sheri Linden

RTLos Angeles TimesSep 21, 2017

The assured film, immersive and astutely observed, recalls the work of master chronicler Frederick Wiseman ...

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Kristen Yoonsoo Kim

RTVillage VoiceSep 5, 2017

Though there's always a sense of chaos, with women giving birth and breastfeeding at every turn, Diaz never loses sight of the truth that these are all individuals, not just statistics.

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Dennis Harvey

RTVarietyFeb 1, 2017

A lively and engaging glimpse at a Manila maternity ward where overcrowding and limited technological resources have forced some solutions that may not be ideal, but are admirable nonetheless.

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Phil Guie

RTFilm-Forward.comMar 21, 2019

An involving, if frequently frustrating, viewing experience...nevertheless, the film offers a fascinating look at birthing procedures on the other side of the world.

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Information

Title

Motherland

Released

Jan 21, 2017

Rated

16

Region of Origin

United States of America, Philippines

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 34m

Status

Released

Studios

ITVS, CineDiaz

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