How did a police chief take on the drug cartels and survive eight assassination attempts?

Mexico's Bravest Man

0.0 2016 1h 25m

Documentary

Julian Leyzaola Perez, former military officer turned police chief, declared open war on the drug cartels in Tijuana, MX and Juarez, MX. Murder rates in both cities dropped, while outrage spilled over regarding human rights abuses committed by Leyzaola's police force. Are Leyzaola's hardball policies justified? What are his loyalties? In a society known for rampant political corruption at all levels, is it possible for a police chief to play a clean game?

Directed by Charlie Minn

CAST

The people behind the story

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Adriana AllendeHerself - Restaurant Employee

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Jesus Antonio Castaneda AlvarezHimself - Attempted Murder Suspect

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Edward BenavidesRe-Enactment Actor

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Howard CampbellHimself - Anthropology Chairman, University of Texas-El Paso

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Mari CruzHerself

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Shohn HuckabeeHimself

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Amy IsaacsonHerself - Radio Reporter (voice)

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Dan JonesHimself - Professor of Psychology, University of Texas-El Paso