Premiere Date: August 20, 2002
Synopsis
Someone is killing the young women of Juárez, Mexico. Since 1993, over 270 young women have been raped and murdered in a chillingly consistent and brazen manner. Authorities ignore pleas for justice from the victims’ families and the crimes go unpunished. Most disturbingly, evidence of government complicity remains ininvestigated as the killings continue to this day. Crafting a film that is both a poetic meditation and a mystery, Lourdes Portillo’s Señorita Extraviada is a haunting investigation into an unspeakable crime wave amid the disorders and corruption of one of the biggest border towns in the world.
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Watched the movie Bordertown about la ciudad de Juarez, absolutly horrifying to realize how easily people turn their head in the name of money. I had read and article on the movie in May of 2009 in a local spanish publication. (kansas city, kansas) I requested the movie from the library and got a chance to watch it. You see I am a bilingual Head Start teacher from Kansas and was un aware til this article of the devastation the familes of Juarez are living due to the loss of their teenage girls whom only seek to help their families by working in these factories. I would be intersted in more informationon the subject as well as knowing the compaies involved. My prayers are with the familiesof Juarez. Jonnie
by Jonnie Wright
July 5, 2009, 5:10 PM
More then people realize
I myself am aware of a story with many simalarites. More then people realize this corruption is on a much Grander scale.I also have a hard time with who can I confide in. Though this needs to be brought into the light,there is a fear of myself or members of my family to pay a high price for talking. Please keep this issue in prayer as I will and for the family's of all world wide. God bless!!
by Tom
September 7, 2009, 12:03 AM
Rebel is only left for these people!
Incredible, heart-wreching documentary about how not only women's right but human dignity is pulverized by multi-national corporations who allure these uneducated, impoverished people of the land of Juarez. The allure leaves women and men in the hands of devils who squash all of human spirit for the sake of hedonistic behaviors. I hope US/ Japanese/ German/ Korean/ Chinese multi-national companies do necessary to act up their true human responsibilities. Folks! remember this..these women are paid 20 cents per hour while risking not only their life but also of those who are in their family and neighborhood.
Rebel with hyperviolence (or military action) is only way to quell this blood-letting terpitude by poor citizens of Chihuahua.
Finally, I hope PBS continue to monitor further development in such stories where governments have completely abandoned their responsibilities. Follow the money...
by Nik from Indianapolis, IN
September 7, 2009, 9:39 AM
Senorita Extraviada
This was a remarkable documentary. I was riveted by it and felt nauseated by what has happened to these young women. I have been aware of the murders for a very long time. I am still haunted by the young women's faces shown in the documentary. Thank you!
by Christina Bauman from Augusta, ME
September 7, 2009, 10:32 AM
Senorita Extraviada
Absolutely haunting!! Lourdes Portillo did an extraordinary job of letting us absorb the story and making us feel helpless. I, too, saw the movie Bordertown and am apalled this story isn't getting more attention. PBS please, please show this story again and again! We americans need this kind of programs to wake us up and let us be grateful we live in our wonderful country, but also, need to help each other as fellow human beings.
by Doreen from Phoenix, Arizona
September 7, 2009, 12:23 PM
Senorita Extraviada
Watching this was very saddening and I was contmeplating changging the channel. But the family of these victims can't change the channel. I watched and my heart broke for these girls. I pray for Justice and peace for all of them and the families. I hope it is shown again and will tell friends and family of this documentry.
by Brandon from Phoenix, AZ
September 8, 2009, 7:41 PM