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Mexican Wave

La Ola Mexicana

“They never knew they cared so much...”

Synopsis

A documentary following a group of London-based Mexicans and non-Mexicans, campaigning for democracy and an end – an answer, to the forced disappearances of 43 rural farming students in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, on September 2014 and the routine killings of Mexicans, including all too often students, journalists; along with the impunity that follows, and the systemic political and economic issues surrounding these circumstances.

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Mexican Wave - Documentary about the missing, disappeared 43 students since 2014...

Type: Teaser • Published 2019-01-30

Release History & Theatrical Window

Digital Streaming Debut

November 18, 2018

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Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$300

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Judson Vaughan
Screenplay & Story
Marisa Polin, Judson Vaughan
Original Score
Rémi Brossier, Scott Fisher, Alejandro Flores, Gabriela Ortiz
Original Title
La Ola Mexicana
Country of Origin
Spain, Mexico, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 1m
Production Budget
$300
Production Studios
Dragon Egg Films, FilMar3, MY Spotlight Independent

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Judson Vaughan

Screenplay & Story

Marisa Polin, Judson Vaughan

Original Score & Music

Rémi Brossier, Scott Fisher, Alejandro Flores, Gabriela Ortiz

Director of Photography

Damian Kwasnik

Film Editing

Judson Vaughan

Producers

Marisa Polin

Department Leadership Roster

Judson Vaughan

Judson Vaughan

Director

Marisa Polin

Marisa Polin

Writer

Judson Vaughan

Judson Vaughan

Writer

Marisa Polin

Marisa Polin

Producer

Rémi Brossier

Original Music Composer

Damian Kwasnik

Director of Photography

Judson Vaughan

Judson Vaughan

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mexican Wave

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Mexican Wave about?

A documentary following a group of London-based Mexicans and non-Mexicans, campaigning for democracy and an end – an answer, to the forced disappearances of 43 rural farming students in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, on September 2014 and the routine killings of Mexicans, including all too often students, journalists; along with the impunity that follows, and the systemic political and economic issues surrounding these circumstances.

Who directed Mexican Wave?

Mexican Wave was directed by Judson Vaughan.

Who stars in Mexican Wave?

The principal cast of Mexican Wave includes Judson Vaughan.

When was Mexican Wave released and how long is it?

Mexican Wave was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.

Who composed the musical score for Mexican Wave?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Mexican Wave was composed by Rémi Brossier, Scott Fisher, Alejandro Flores, Gabriela Ortiz.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Mexican Wave?

Mexican Wave holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).