Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? (2021) movie poster

Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía?

2021 · 100 min · Director: Manuel Alcalá

Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? (2021) is a documentary, directed by Manuel Alcalá. It stars Daniel Giménez Cacho. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.

What Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? Is About

Manuel Buendía was among the most widely read journalists in Mexico. In his column Red Privada he wrote about corruption, organised crime and drug trafficking. On 30 May 1984, in Mexico City, he was shot from behind as he left his office and walked to his car. The case went unsolved for years, with many irregularities including the loss of evidence. In 1989 several figures from the by then defunct Federal Security Directorate were arrested. The documentary tells both the journalist’s work and the connections behind the killing. Where the film looks is the line between politics and trafficking. The account moves through archive footage and case documents. The hundred minutes are given to a single case. Manuel Alcalá’s Mexican documentary was completed in 2021.

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What is Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? about?

Manuel Buendía was among the most widely read journalists in Mexico. In his column Red Privada he wrote about corruption, organised crime and drug trafficking.

Where can I watch Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía??

Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía??

Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? come out?

Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? was released in 2021.

Who directed Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía??

Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? was directed by Manuel Alcalá.

Who stars in Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía??

Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? stars Daniel Giménez Cacho.

What is Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía?'s rating?

Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía? holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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