), among others. GMA's most awarded documentary program, presenting thought-provoking stories by four of the most trusted journalists in the Philippines. © 2008-2020 The Awards Circuit, LLC. It was a time of uncertainty in a changing world, and GMA News and Public Affairs saw the need to tell stories of truth through the documentary format. On its 20th anniversary, the I-Witness hosts learn how conditions have changed, if at all, in some of the program’s most memorable stories since they were first told.Kara, known for her compassion and empathy towards the youth, travels to three provinces to reunite with former subjects, once children who have had to bear the incredible burden of poverty and dangerous labor at a tender age. AwardsCircuit.com may receive a percentage of sales for items purchased from these links. It won the Philippines’ first George Foster Peabody Award in its inaugural year, with GMA News Pillar Jessica Soho’s groundbreaking stories, “Kamao” and “Kidneys for Sale”. Gozon underscored the legacy of I-Witness as one of the country’s top-notch TV shows. “Apollo 11” dir. For mainstream audiences, these premises bring to mind some of the year’s most popular blockbuster films. When he's not watching or writing about film, he spends much of his time wishing he lived in a big city.
We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Contact us: info@awardscircuit.comHere you'll find all collections you've created before.WATCH: New Trailer For ‘Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)’2020 Dorian Awards: ‘Parasite’ Named Film of the Year, Song Kang-ho Wins Supporting Actor This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Witness No Gold for Kalsaka: A Burkina Faso community's lost land A community fights to survive and claim back its dignity after the arrival of a multinational gold mine. Indeed, the following list of the Top 10 Documentaries of 2019 includes several films that would hardly feel out of place on awards ballots for cinematography, directing, editing, screenwriting, and sound. He is a member of the African-American Film Critics Association.© 2020 All products featured were editorially selected. Such is the case with “Aptly described as a marriage of the sacred and the profane, The late Toni Morrison is well known today as a Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner. This year, she and her team question the state of Philippine education today, through the stories of a school in a conflict-ridden community and a young woman who continues to change her family’s life through education.Last, but not the least, Howie, who has advocated for environment protection through many of his documentaries, returns to Isabela more than ten years since first witnessing attempts to end illegal logging in the province. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time.Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time.Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.A daring mission to the spoon, a nerve-wracking war story, a devious political conspiracy. The program’s longevity has allowed its hosts and viewers to continually follow the narratives of subjects who have touched lives across generations. “Though it may sound like a cliche, this year’s best documentary definitively proved that truth is stranger than fiction. It is also a regular winner in local awards such as the Catholic Mass Media Awards, the PMPC Star Awards for Television, the Gandingan Awards of UP Los Baños, and more.I-Witness’ greatest strength, however, lies beyond critical acclaim. “Ang I-Witness ay talagang premium program sa Public Affairs kaya naman nagtatagal ng 20 years at sangkatutak na awards ang nakukuha niyan. Experience it all with our best documentary series and movies. I-Witness premiered on Philippine television at the turn of the millennium. But sometimes it’s inspirational, scary, sad, funny or anywhere in between.