Among Snakes and Ladders, Missing Persons

2013 | 85 minutes | 8.0 ★ (1)

Among Snakes and Ladders, Missing Persons
  • Overview

    The migrants' way to the US has always been hard. In 2006 in Mexico, war against drugs has increased violence. Migrants, lacking from a legal status, became perfect victims. Psychological, social and institutional points of view focus on these forced disappearances. A portrait of the national status on migration, drug traffic, and violence is screened through interviews to experts and victims relatives: main parties in this issue.

  • Release Date

    03 October 2013

  • DirectingKeisdo Shimabukuro
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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