State of Silence explores the challenges of freedom of the press in Mexico from the perspective of four journalists who courageously face them. Through their personal accounts and appearances by other well-known media professionals, the risks they face in reporting the truth are addressed.
The documentary premiered this year at prestigious film festivals around the world, including the Sheffield Film Festival (UK), Tribeca International Film Festival (USA) and the Guadalajara International Film Festival (Mexico), among others. It also won Best Feature Film at the Santiago International Film Festival (Chile).
From director Santiago Maza (Reasonable Doubt), producer Abril López (Things We Dare Not Do) and executive producer Diego Luna (César Chavez, Narcos: México), the documentary follows the testimonies of four journalists from different states in Mexico (Juan de Dios García, María de Jesús Peters, Marcos Vizcarra, and Jesús Medina) and explores their lives after receiving threats for reporting the truth.
About State of Silence:
Director: Santiago Maza
Executive Producers: Diego Luna, Santiago Maza, Gael García Bernal, and Joris Debeij
Producer: Abril López Carrillo
Photography: Odei Zabaleta
Editing: Sebastián Nuño and Jonás García
Post-production: Priscila Doncel Albores
Production Company: La Corriente del Golfo
In association with: Luminate and Ford Foundation
Available on Netflix in Latin America and the US as of October 17.
Source: Netflix
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