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According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 141 journalists and other media workers have been killed in Mexico this century, turning the country into the Western Hemisphere’s most dangerous for journalists. J. Xavier Velasco tackles the dangers faced by journalists with this story about a budding photojournalist from Veracruz, Santiago Ortiz (Hoze Meléndez), who becomes entangled in a dark plot after the assassination of his mentor, Amanda González (Teresa Sánchez) by organized crime. Ortiz takes on her final investigation, putting his own life on the line and testing the limits of his courage.
The Reel Film Club is held on the last Tuesday of each month (except March, April and December) at Facets Multimedia (1517 West Fullerton Ave). For the price of admission guests are invited to partake in a reception with appetizers and open bar prior to the film screening. The appetizers are usually thematic to the country of origin of the film being shown. The reception is from 6pm to 7pm with the film starting promptly after. The screening is followed by a discussion with a local film critic.
