From the trauma of drug-war related violence, to the challenges of extreme environmental conditions and the daily struggles of indigenous peoples, these films provide a portal into real Mexican lives, telling compelling stories and illustrating social challenges in the best tradition of documentary filmmaking. Selections include La Libertad de Diablo, El Maiz en Tiempos de Guerra, Plaza de la Soledad, El Remolino, and Artemio.

San Francisco: May 11 - 13 at the Roxie.