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El Poeta

Both heartbreaking and inspiring, “El Poeta” tells the story of Mexican poet Javier Sicilia, who ignited mass protests and an ongoing international movement for peace after the murder of his 24-year-old son Juan Francisco — collateral damage in a drug war that has left more than 100,000 dead or missing since 2006.

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After his son’s murder in 2011, and with no end to the bloodshed in sight, Mexican poet Javier Sicilia called on the Mexican people to protest the government’s policies, bringing more than 100,000 people to the capital to demand that the government address the devastating impact of the militarized drug war.

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    S2015 E3 - 20s

    Meet renowned Mexican poet Javier Sicilia who ignited an international movement for peace after the brutal murder of his 24-year old son — collateral damage in a drug war that has left more than 70,000 dead since 2006.

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