Cartel Land

Year: 2015

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Director: Matthew Heineman

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In Michoacán, Mexico, Dr. Jose Mireles, a dedicated physician, finds himself compelled to lead a citizen uprising against the ruthless Knights Templar drug cartel. Separately, in Arizona, veteran Tim "Nailer" Foley heads a small militia group in the Altar Valley, working to prevent cartel activity and violence from crossing the border into the United States. The film explores the dangerous realities faced by both men as they confront escalating conflicts and fight for their respective communities.

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