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Missing Young Woman 2003

Filmmaker Lourdes Portillo explores the troubling issue of violence against young women in Mexican maquiladora towns. The documentary reveals a disturbing pattern of crimes and the profound impact on the families of the victims. It examines the systemic failures and lack of justice that allow this disturbing reality to persist, highlighting the struggles of those seeking answers and accountability.

Filmmaker Lourdes Portillo explores the troubling issue of violence against young women in Mexican maquiladora towns. The documentary reveals a disturbing pattern of crimes and the profound impact on the families of the victims. It examines the systemic failures and lack of justice that allow this disturbing reality to persist, highlighting the struggles of those seeking answers and accountability.

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