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Kingdom of Shadows

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Sister Consuelo Morales, former smuggler Don Henry Ford Jr. and federal agent Oscar Hagelsieb discuss the human cost of the U.S.-Mexico drug war.

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Nick Allen RogerEbert.com 11/20/2015
1.5/4
A hollow experience, emotionally stifled by its plotless nature and lack of any visual edge. Go to Full Review Martin Tsai Los Angeles Times 11/20/2015
Ruiz never manages to weave the multiple narratives into a complex but cohesive big picture as Steven Soderbergh did with the 2000 feature film "Traffic." Go to Full Review Andy Webster New York Times 11/19/2015
As a rendering of Mexico's agonized convulsions, "Kingdom of Shadows" is unforgettable. Go to Full Review Mae Abdulbaki Movies with Mae 04/05/2019
2.5/5
Kingdom of Shadows may have worked better as a direct interview format because, with three stories taking up most of the film, it doesn't quite come together and because of this, it lacks the kind of meaningful impact a film like this could have had. Go to Full Review Morgan Rojas Cinemacy 08/06/2018
Kingdom of Shadows may not have the answers to solve the problem it presents onscreen, but educating viewers is the first step. Go to Full Review Sr. Rose Pacatte National Catholic Reporter 06/12/2017
"Kingdom of Shadows," written and directed by Emmy-nominated Bernardo* Ruiz​, is another important prophetic film from Hollywood and a call to action. It is gritty, haunting and somehow hopeful. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Bernardo Ruiz

Director

Bernardo Ruiz

Writer

Katia Maguire

Producer

Bernardo Ruiz

Producer

Jeff Skoll

Executive Producer

Diane Weyermann

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Sister Consuelo Morales, former smuggler Don Henry Ford Jr. and federal agent Oscar Hagelsieb discuss the human cost of the U.S.-Mexico drug war.
Director
Bernardo Ruiz
Producer
Katia Maguire, Bernardo Ruiz
Screenwriter
Bernardo Ruiz
Distributor
Participant Media
Production Co
Participant Media, Quiet Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Disturbing Violent Images|Mature Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 20, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 5, 2016
Runtime
1h 14m
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