JOURNAL ARTICLE

How Cultural Fascination With Imelda Marcos Has Obscured Her True Legacy.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DE GUZMAN, CHAD 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Broadway musical "Here Lies Love," which highlights the life of Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines, and her complex legacy. The musical, created by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, chronicles Imelda's rise from poverty to power alongside her husband, Ferdinand Marcos, whose regime was marked by corruption and human rights abuses. Despite her controversial past, Imelda remains a figure of fascination, often portrayed in a glamorous light, which obscures her complicity in her husband's dictatorship. The article discusses how Imelda has managed to maintain a public persona that emphasizes beauty and success while diverting attention from her criminal convictions and the darker aspects of her history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/07, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:167356900
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