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 | 0.004 |
Directed By
Mary Ellen Davis
Crew
Marc Villemure
François Beauchemin
Mary Ellen Davis
Yves Beaudion
Mario Rojas Alba
Camille Laperrière
Maricarmen Merino
Marcel Fraser
Roger Martin
Mary Ellen Davis
Juan Rojas Alba
Mary Ellen Davis
María Fernanda Gutiérrez
Louis Hone
Nathalie Miron
Sergio Contreras Rojas
Michel Dandavino
Berenice Manjarrez
Gilles Quintal
Guillermo Contreras Rojas
Jacques Drouin
Enrique Torres Agatón
Shelley Craig
Yoan Cart
Victor Javier Acevedo
Jean-Paul Vialard