The Crazy Life

The Crazy Life

2008 · 90 min · ES · 6.3 (49 votes)
Dir. Christian Poveda · Starring José Roberto Martínez, Silvia Portillo López, Ana Burgos Arévalo, José Luis Rosales, Jeaneth Ramírez Villacorta, Erik Palacio López · Music Sebastián Rocca

“The struggle between the two major gangs.”

Documentary

A documentary about the rival gangs Mara 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, originating in Los Angeles but terrorizing El Salvador. It explores their origins as possible founding myths of organized crime in a globalized world.

VIBE

This documentary plunges you into a harsh, unforgiving world. It's a raw, unflinching look at survival in the shadow of extreme violence, offering no easy answers or comfort. Prepare for a heavy, thought-provoking experience.

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