Mexico's Bravest Man

Mexico's Bravest Man 2016 Directed by Charlie Minn

How did a police chief take on the drug cartels and survive eight assassination attempts?

Julian Leyzaola Perez, former military officer turned police chief, declared open war on the drug cartels in Tijuana, MX and Juarez, MX. Murder rates in both cities dropped, while outrage spilled over regarding human rights abuses committed by Leyzaola's police force. Are Leyzaola's hardball policies justified? What are his loyalties? In a society known for rampant political corruption at all levels, is it possible for a police chief to play a clean game?

Countries Mexico , USA

Production Countries Mexico , USA

Language English

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 31 December 2016

85 mins

Cast

Adriana Allende Herself - Restaurant Employee

Jesus Antonio Castaneda Alvarez Himself - Attempted Murder Suspect

Edward Benavides Re-Enactment Actor

Howard Campbell Himself - Anthropology Chairman, University of Texas-El Paso

Mari Cruz Herself

Shohn Huckabee Himself

Amy Isaacson Herself - Radio Reporter (voice)

Dan Jones Himself - Professor of Psychology, University of Texas-El Paso

Mario Quintero Lara Himself (archive footage)

Crew

Director

Charlie Minn

Producers

Mari Cruz

Charlie Minn

Cinematography

Juventino Mata

Cesar Ruiz

Editor

Marvin Yoda

Music

Kyle Hildenbrand