Trade is a crime thriller movie that explores the dark world of human trafficking. It follows the journey of an insurance salesman who becomes involved in rescuing a young girl who has been kidnapped and forced into the sex trade. Along the way, he faces brutality, moral dilemmas, and the loss of innocence as he navigates the dangerous criminal underworld of Mexico and Texas.
The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo is a powerful documentary that tells the story of a mother's quest for justice after her daughter is murdered in Juarez, Mexico. Fueled by determination and fueled by the corrupt system, Marisela fights against all odds to bring her daughter's killer to justice.
In 1850s Mexico, the beautiful owner of a silver mine is kidnapped by a bandit leader, who needs money to finance his revolt against the Emperor Maximilian.
Viva Villa! is a biographical movie that tells the story of the infamous Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa. The film portrays Villa's rise to power, his struggles against the oppressive government, and his ultimate downfall. It explores themes of poverty, loyalty, betrayal, and political conspiracy. The plot is centered around Villa's attempts to lead a rebellion and bring justice to the oppressed peons of Mexico. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including murder attempts, public humiliation, and internal conflicts within his army. The movie provides a glimpse into the historical events and corruption of Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.
An investigation of the economic / social / political forces behind the violence plaguing Ciudad Juarez. A coverage of events from 2011, and victims affected by the "drug war." A forecast of Juarez' future from numerous experts, including the critical 2012 elections.
Independent filmmaker James Cahill directs and stars as Detective Johnny Cash, in this low-budget thriller inspired by the true-life investigation of the 1993 slayings of 400 young women near the Mexican border town of Juarez. Determined to locate the latest missing girl, Cash goes undercover to flush out the monster behind the grisly murders and is shocked when he uncovers a conspiracy involving the town police.
Femicide is a growing phenomenon in Mexico. Since 1993, more than 450 women have been brutally murdered in Ciudad Juarez.
The greatest human rights disaster in the world is happening 10 feet from the U.S.A. An investigation of the political, social, and economic forces that have left tens of thousands of innocent Mexicans dead.
Julian Leyzaola Perez, former military officer turned police chief, declared open war on the drug cartels in Tijuana, MX and Juarez, MX. Murder rates in both cities dropped, while outrage spilled over regarding human rights abuses committed by Leyzaola's police force. Are Leyzaola's hardball policies justified? What are his loyalties? In a society known for rampant political corruption at all levels, is it possible for a police chief to play a clean game?
Mexico City, the capital of the Republic of Mexico, has perhaps the most colorful history of any major metropolis. It was once the center of the Aztec Empire ruled by Montezuma. The National Palace of Arts, which also houses the National Theater, is one of the more spectacular of the modern buildings. The Plaza Mayor forms the most historic section of the city. Benito Juarez, the former president of the republic, is one of the most influential figures in shaping the city. Much of what is seen in Mexico City comes from its Spanish heritage, including bullfighting, which is a polarizing topic even amongst Mexicans. They also take some history from France, as seen through the workings at and the actual structure of the Chapultepec Castle.
As Ciudad Juarez slowly recovers from a six year period of hyperviolence, a militant police chief stirs controversy, and wary citizens cast their hopes on a new national president. All the while, the tragic facts of the "drug war" begin to form a far more sinister picture.
On The Edge is a documentary covering the brutal murders of over 400 poor young women in the border town of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, murders that have been repeatedly ignored and unresolved by the police and governments over the last 12 years, despite the efforts of family members and activists to obtain justice for the victims. Rather than provide an easy, murder-mystery style solution to the crimes, the film sets out to explain the social, cultural, and economic factors that have created this situation where these killings can continue, and continue to go unpunished.
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