La Santa Muerte

2007 · Documentary · 84 min. · Mexico

La Santa Muerte

In Mexico there is a cult that is rapidly growing- the cult of Saint Death. This female grim reaper, considered a saint by followers but Satanic by the Catholic Church, is worshiped by people whose lives are filled with danger and/or violence- criminals, gang members, transvestites, sick people, drug addicts, and families living in rough neighborhoods. "La Santa Muerte" examines the origins of the cult and takes us on a tour of the altars, jails, and neighborhoods in Mexico where the saint's most devoted followers can be found.

Direction Eva S. Aridjis

Soundtrack Steve Anderson

Screenplay Eva S. Aridjis

Cinematography Brian Rigney Hubbard · Tito Reynoso

Original title La Santa Muerte

Not rated (FilmAffinity)

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