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Children of the War

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Spanning several decades of El Salvadoran history, including the civil war that shook the nation for more than a decade, this documentary examines Mara Salvatrucha, one of the most feared street gangs in the world. The gang originates in a climate of chaos and violence and spreads across Central America and into Southern California. Disturbing footage of beatings and hazings is mixed with gang member interviews and commentary from outsiders who have studied the gang.
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Alexandre Fuchs

Director

Jeremy Fourteau

Co-Director

Samantha Belmont

Co-Director

Alexandre Fuchs

Producer

Jonathan Bollier

Producer

Samantha Belmont

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Synopsis Spanning several decades of El Salvadoran history, including the civil war that shook the nation for more than a decade, this documentary examines Mara Salvatrucha, one of the most feared street gangs in the world. The gang originates in a climate of chaos and violence and spreads across Central America and into Southern California. Disturbing footage of beatings and hazings is mixed with gang member interviews and commentary from outsiders who have studied the gang.
Director
Alexandre Fuchs
Producer
Alexandre Fuchs, Jonathan Bollier
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 20m