Cartel Land follows Dr. Jose Mireles, a small-town physician known as “El Doctor,” who galvanized a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar, the violent drug cartel that has wreaked havoc in Mexico. Director Matthew Heineman discusses documenting Mexico’s war on drugs and capturing moments of gunfire and torture. Heineman also details the life and motivations of “El Doctor” Jose Mireles in this BYOD highlight hosted by Ondi Timoner.
Watch the full BYOD interview HERE.
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