Few contemporary political figures of this century have been as controversial and outspoken – and even misunderstood – as Imelda Marcos, the former Philippine First Lady and widow of the late Ferdinand Marcos, who was the president of the Philippines for 21 years. Imelda marks the first time that Mrs. Marcos agreed to tell her story. This feature documentary details her rise from humble provincial origins with a combination of guile, ambition, and beauty to become one of the richest and most powerful women in contemporary history and one of the few known by her first name. She tells her story in exceptionally rare original interviews in which she is both vivacious and intriguing. The documentary also features scenes from her daily life and archival footage.