Over 400 young women have disappeared from assembly plants in Ciudad Juárez, raising urgent questions about labor exploitation and local authorities' responses.
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Over 400 young women have disappeared from assembly plants in Ciudad Juárez, raising urgent questions about labor exploitation and local authorities' responses.
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Synopsis
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, is the backdrop for a crisis involving the disappearance of young women from assembly plants. "Missing Young Woman" documents testimonies from families like those of Gloria Vázquez and Guillermina González Flores, who seek answers regarding their loved ones. The film addresses labor exploitation in maquiladoras and critiques the local authorities' inadequate responses. It details the systemic issues that hinder justice for these families, impacting communities on both sides of the border.
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Why Watch
- Meet families seeking justice for missing women.
- See the impact of labor exploitation in Ciudad Juárez.
- Find out about systemic issues in local authorities' responses.
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- The film was directed by Lourdes Portillo in 1996.
- The documentary has a runtime of 74 minutes.
- The production country for this film is Mexico.
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Who directed the documentary 'Missing Young Woman'?
Lourdes Portillo directed the documentary 'Missing Young Woman'.
What year was 'Missing Young Woman' released?
'Missing Young Woman' was released in 1996.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Missing Young Woman'?
'Missing Young Woman' has a duration of 74 minutes.
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