Gang Violence, Visa Battles, And The War On Drugs: Inside The High Stakes Of Mexico’s Oscar Entry

Eric Kohn, IndieWire
Fri, 02/26/2021 - 1:30pm

For "I'm No Longer Here," Fernando Frías captured a street culture endangered by the cartels. In the process, he also helped a young man discover his talent.

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