La Bestia (2011)

Genres - Culture & Society  |   Sub-Genres - Social Issues  |   Run Time - 76 min.  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan

In this documentary viewers learn the harrowing risks that Central American migrants take in order to reach America and start a new life. From the moment they reach the southern border of Mexico, it's a constant struggle for survival. By following a group of migrants atop a Mexican cargo train for two weeks, we witness their intense journey -- and their incredible determination to seek out a better future for their loved ones - firsthand.

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border [geographic], journey, Mexico, migration, South-America, struggle, train [locomotive]