The Beast

The most raw human suffering of them all.

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2010 / 77min.

Rating5

Genres

Documentary

Drama

Synopsis

Each year, hundreds of Central American migrants try to cross the northern border of Mexico on the freight train known as the Beast. That trip is usually the most dangerous journey of their lives. On the road many lost their dreams, their body parts and even their lives. Crossing Mexico is their biggest challenge, here are victims of discrimination, violence and even murder. This film portrays the suffering of those people who travel in search of a better life.

Directors

Actors

Gregory Dayton

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