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Backyard (2009)

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Officer Blanca Bravo arrives in Juarez, Mexico — a grim nexus of corporate colonialism and sexual tourism — to investigate a rash of killings targeting female migrant workers. But with no help from the locals, bringing the responsible parties to justice becomes a frustrating exercise. As Bravo rails against indifference and local corruption, she finds herself on a collision course with Mickey Santos, a Mexican mogul with a taste for young prostitutes.

Cast & Crew

Director
Carlos Carrera
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    Blanca Ana de la Reguera
  • Profile picture of Asur Zagada
    Juana Sanchez Asur Zagada
  • Profile picture of Marco Pérez
    Fierro Marco Pérez
  • Profile picture of Iván Cortes
    Cutberto Iván Cortes
  • Profile picture of Jimmy Smits
    Mickey Santos Jimmy Smits
  • Profile picture of Alejandro Calva
    Comandante Alejandro Calva
  • Profile picture of Joaquín Cosío
    Peralta Joaquín Cosío
  • Profile picture of Sayed Badreya
    El Sultán Sayed Badreya

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Keywords

  • mexico
  • based on true story
  • police corruption
  • prostitution
  • sex trafficking
  • true crime
  • migrant worker
  • 1990s
  • independent film
  • killing women