Article
Cinematic representations of the Mexican Narco War
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Disciplines
Abstract
This essay provides an overview of the eras of Mexican cinema followed by an analysis of 10 Spanish-language narco cinematic representations, an overview of the eras of American cinema followed by an analysis of 10 English language narco cinematic representations, and a conclusion that compares and contrasts the Mexican and US narco war cinematic experience. Due to divergent national trajectories – Mexico is engulfed in narco violence and corruption while the United States is not – more differences than similarities exist between these national cinematic genres. Dark spirituality themes are also increasingly evident in more recent narco war films.
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© 2017 Taylor & Francis
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09592318.2015.1050821
Citation Information
Bunker, R. J., & da Cruz, J. de A. (2015). Cinematic Representations of the Mexican Narco War. Small Wars & Insurgencies., 26(4), 702–716.