Kingdom of Shadows takes an unflinching look at the human cost of the U.S.-Mexico drug war through the perspectives of three unlikely individuals.
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Release Date:
Friday, November 20, 2015 New York / Los Angeles
Plot: What's the story about?
Kingdom of Shadows takes an unflinching look at the human cost of the U.S.-Mexico drug war through the perspectives of three unlikely individuals.
Sister Consuelo Morales, based in the devastated city of Monterrey, prods government officials to take action against the drug cartels on behalf of grieving families whose loved ones have gone missing.
Texan rancher Don Henry Ford Jr. offers historical context for the evolution to the hyper-violent state of drug trafficking today. He recounts his career as a smuggler during the 1980s before he served time for importing marijuana.
Undercover agent-turned-senior Homeland Security officer Oscar Hagelsieb recounts his own remarkable journey and offers a unique perspective on the U.S.’ role in the drug war. As the child of undocumented parents, Oscar grew up in an impoverished neighborhood where of his many peers gave in to the temptations of the drug economy.
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Key Facts
- Kingdom Of Shadows is written and directed by Bernardo Ruiz and produced by Katia Maguire and Ruiz. Executive producers are Participant Media’s Jeff Skoll and Diane Weyermann, and Boiling Pot’s Jimena Martí Haik and Carlos Gómez Andonaegui.Directors of photography are Antonio Cisneros, Juan Hernández and Claudio Rocha. Editor is Carla Gutierrez. Original music is by T. Griffin.
Filming Timeline
- 2015 - September: The film was set to Completed status.
Kingdom of Shadows Release Date: When was the film released?
Kingdom of Shadows was a New York / Los Angeles release in 2015 on Friday, November 20, 2015. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including Secret in Their Eyes, The Night Before and Spotlight.
Kingdom of Shadows DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Kingdom of Shadows was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 .
Kingdom of Shadows VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
Kingdom of Shadows was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.