Kingdom of Shadows (2015)

Kingdom of Shadows (2015) poster

KINGDOM OF SHADOWS follows three people grappling with the hard choices and destructive consequences of the U.S.-Mexico “drug war”. Filmmaker Bernardo Ruiz weaves together the seemingly disconnected stories of an activist nun in deeply scarred Monterrey, Mexico, a U.S. Federal agent on the border, and a former Texas smuggler to reveal the human side of an often-misunderstood conflict that has resulted in the “disappearance” of more than 23,000 people in Mexico—a growing human rights crisis that only recently has made international headlines.

Director: Bernardo Ruiz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:
Production: Quiet Pictures
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kingdom of Shadows about?
KINGDOM OF SHADOWS follows three people grappling with the hard choices and destructive consequences of the U.S.-Mexico “drug war”. Filmmaker Bernardo Ruiz weaves together the seemingly disconnected stories of an activist nun in deeply scarred Monterrey, Mexico, a U.S. Federal agent on the border, and a former Texas smuggler to reveal the human side of an often-misunderstood conflict that has resulted in the “disappearance” of more than 23,000 people in Mexico—a growing human rights crisis that only recently has made international headlines.
Who directed Kingdom of Shadows?
Kingdom of Shadows was directed by Bernardo Ruiz.
How long is Kingdom of Shadows?
Kingdom of Shadows has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Kingdom of Shadows?
Kingdom of Shadows is a Documentary film.
Where was Kingdom of Shadows produced?
Kingdom of Shadows was produced in Mexico, United States of America.