Mexico Dead or Alive (1996)
Overview
A portrait of the country of Mexico, as seen through the eyes of Mario Rojas Alba, a physician and former member of Congress, who fled to Montreal as a political refugee after surviving a brutal physical assault. During a cautious trip home, he guides us through the workings of political repression and violence in Mexico. The resulting film reveals the darker side of this vast country which became our official trading partner in 1994 under NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement), an accord criticized by a great many Mexicans, especially the indigenous people of Chiapas, who rose in revolt, demanding a more just and democratic society. On the Day of the Dead, families and friends remember those who have "disappeared"; widows lay flowers on the graves of husbands slain for opposing the ruling party. By their side, Alba reaffirms his commitment to a peaceful transition toward true democracy.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 0.001 |
Directed By
Mary Ellen Davis
Crew
François Beauchemin
Mary Ellen Davis
Mario Rojas Alba
Camille Laperrière
Marcel Fraser
Mary Ellen Davis
Yoan Cart
Yves Beaudion
Marc Villemure
Berenice Manjarrez
María Fernanda Gutiérrez
Guillermo Contreras Rojas
Michel Dandavino
Victor Javier Acevedo
Louis Hone
Jean-Paul Vialard
Shelley Craig
Nathalie Miron
Juan Rojas Alba
Mary Ellen Davis
Gilles Quintal
Jacques Drouin
Roger Martin
Maricarmen Merino
Sergio Contreras Rojas
Enrique Torres Agatón