Here’s a captivating interview between Bernardo Ruiz, the director of Reportero, and Sampsonia Way Magazine, an online magazine that celebrates literary free expression and supports persecuted writers worldwide. Ruiz speaks about freedom of the press and safety concerns for journalists in Mexico
Another article, written by Amnesty International, highlights the details of the murders of 6 journalists in Mexico in the last month. This is a clear statement that Mexico’s freedom of expression is still clearly under attack.
Reportero documents the dangers of being an investigative journalist in Mexico, and also highlights the perseverance of those who continue to work in this dangerous field to make sure that the truth is published.
Be sure to check out La Peña’s screening of the film tonight, May 31st, as part of La Peña’s 3rd Annual Fist Up Film Festival
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Show starts at 7:30
Tickets $6-10 sliding scale