Murder Capital of the World (2012)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 23M

Director : Charlie Minn

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Daniel Borunda
Daniel Borunda
Charles Bowden
Charles Bowden

Crews

Charlie Minn
Charlie Minn
Director
Aaron Michael Thomas
Aaron Michael Thomas
Editor
Marvin Yoda
Marvin Yoda
Editor
Donnie Laffoday
Donnie Laffoday
Director of Photography
Kyle Hildenbrand
Kyle Hildenbrand
Music
Charlie Minn
Charlie Minn
Producer

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