Summaries

Three-part documentary series which follows members of an El Salvadorean teenage street gang as they fight their enemies and eke out a living by selling drugs and thieving. This edition tells the story of crack-addicted gang assassin Slappy, on the run from the police for a murder committed six months earlier. The film explores the banality of murder in a culture where killing is just part of life.

Details

Keywords
  • tv mini series
Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Jan 9, 2005
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites BBC site
Language Spanish
Filming locations San Salvador
Production companies IWC Media

Box office

Budget $350000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h
Color Color
Aspect ratio 16 : 9

Synopsis

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