Mexico's Bravest Man

How did a police chief take on the drug cartels and survive eight assassination attempts?

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Documentary

Overview

Julian Leyzaola Perez, former military officer turned police chief, declared open war on the drug cartels in Tijuana, MX and Juarez, MX. Murder rates in both cities dropped, while outrage spilled over regarding human rights abuses committed by Leyzaola's police force. Are Leyzaola's hardball policies justified? What are his loyalties? In a society known for rampant political corruption at all levels, is it possible for a police chief to play a clean game?

Details

Status: Released
Release date: December 31, 2016
Original language: English
Countries: Mexico, United States of America
Cast: Howard Campbell,Amy Isaacson,Edward Benavides,Mario Quintero Lara,Jesus Antonio Castaneda Alvarez,Mari Cruz,Dan Jones,Adriana Allende,Shohn Huckabee
Director: Charlie Minn
Producer: Mari Cruz,Charlie Minn
Cinematography: Cesar Ruiz,Juventino Mata
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt5277298