Purgatorio: A Journey Into the Heart of the Border (2013)
• March 1st, 2013 • 1h 20min
Documentary
Overview
A deeply human portrait of the chaotic reality of the US - Mexico border. Full of stunnig images and crafted like a classic city-symphony where the sum of the pieces add up to a larger whole, Purgatorio, a Journey Into the Heart of the Border brings together a universe of small stories to create a compelling and visceral cinematic experience that takes audiences into the very soul of life on the border.
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