Mexico Dead or Alive
Original title: Mexique Mort Ou Vif
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.
Top-billed cast
- AAntolín Escobar
- AAntonia Neri Juárez
- EEmili García Jiménez
- NNorberto Ramírez Calzado
- YYuri Serbolov
- JJorge Carrillo Olea
- MModesta Ortega Ramírez
- AAmelia Ramírez
- EEmeterio Pantaleón García
- TTomas Flores Allende
Crew
- Director
- Mary Ellen Davis
- Production
- ONF | NFB
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Who directed Mexico Dead or Alive?
Mexico Dead or Alive was directed by Mary Ellen Davis.
When was Mexico Dead or Alive released?
Mexico Dead or Alive was released in 1996.
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