Mexico's Bravest Man (2016)

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

Directed by Charlie Minn1h 25mDocumentary

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?

Year
2016
Country
MX
Language
English
Release date
31 December 2016
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Adriana Allende
Herself - Restaurant Employee
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Jesus Antonio Castaneda Alvarez
Himself - Attempted Murder Suspect
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Edward Benavides
Re-Enactment Actor
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Howard Campbell
Himself - Anthropology Chairman, University of Texas-El Paso
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Mari Cruz
Herself
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Shohn Huckabee
Himself
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Amy Isaacson
Herself - Radio Reporter (voice)
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Dan Jones
Himself - Professor of Psychology, University of Texas-El Paso
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Mario Quintero Lara
Himself (archive footage)

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