Dr. José Mireles leads a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar drug cartel in Michoacán, while Tim "Nailer" Foley organizes a paramilitary group in Arizona.
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Dr. José Mireles leads a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar drug cartel in Michoacán, while Tim "Nailer" Foley organizes a paramilitary group in Arizona.
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Dr. José Mireles, known as "El Doctor," leads a citizen uprising in Michoacán, Mexico, against the Knights Templar drug cartel. Frustrated by years of violence, he rallies local residents to reclaim their community. Meanwhile, in Arizona, Tim "Nailer" Foley, a former veteran, organizes the Arizona Border Recon, a paramilitary group aimed at stopping the cartel's influence from crossing into the United States. The documentary presents the challenges faced by both leaders as they confront the drug war's impact on their lives and communities.
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The GuardianA tremendously cinematic study of the bid by citizens’ groups to challenge the power of Mexico’s drug gangs.
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Why Watch
- Meet Tim 'Nailer' Foley and his paramilitary group.
- Follow Dr. José Mireles as he leads a citizen uprising.
- See the impact of drug cartels on local communities.
Did You Know
- The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2016.
- Tim 'Nailer' Foley leads the Arizona Border Recon, a paramilitary group.
- Dr. José Mireles organized an uprising against the Knights Templar Cartel in Michoacán.
- Cartel Land received a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 99 reviews.
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Who directed the documentary Cartel Land?
Cartel Land was directed by Matthew Heineman.
What is the main focus of Cartel Land?
The film focuses on vigilante groups fighting drug cartels on both sides of the United States–Mexico border.
What awards was Cartel Land nominated for?
Cartel Land was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 88th Academy Awards and received several other awards, including the Best Director Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
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