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201815 minPGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Military Surveillance

After/Life

201815 minPGdoc-short

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Since World War Two, military exercises in the Arizona desert have left behind abandoned relics that symbolize decades of warfare.

Military Surveillance

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Since World War Two, military exercises in the Arizona desert have left behind abandoned relics that symbolize decades of warfare.

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In the Arizona desert, military exercises have taken place since World War Two. Helicopters conduct bomb-dropping drills while border patrols monitor the area. Migrants attempt to cross into the United States, often facing dangerous conditions. The desert's limited resources lead to many fatalities. Volunteers from No More Deaths work to recover the deceased, revealing the stark contrast between military operations and the human cost of migration. The film runs for 15 minutes and was directed by Puck Lo in 2018.

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