Children of the War
The Birth of the Mara Salvatrucha - aka MS-13 - the World's Most Violent Street Gang
Hijos de la Guerra ("Children of the War") is a feature-length documentary film about the world's largest and most violent street gang: the Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has declared the MS-13 the fastest growing and most violent street gang in the United States. Through a series of over 80 interviews (including gang members across several countries, the gang's founders, experts and academics) and powerful footage inside jails in El Salvador, gang-infested neighborhoods of Los Angeles, and Salvadoran communities across the East Coast of the United States, the film sheds light on the root personal reasons for gang membership, the ensuing explosion of fratricidal violence as well as the complex role of social and government policy in both containing and aggravating gang proliferation.
TMDB
7.0/10
2 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
Behind the camera
Director
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical18 Dec 2007
Frequently asked questions
- When was Children of the War released?
- Children of the War was released on 18 December 2007.
- Where can I watch Children of the War online?
- No verified streaming availability is listed for Children of the War right now. Check back soon.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Children of the War?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Children of the War is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Children of the War?
- Children of the War holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 2 votes.
- Who directed Children of the War?
- Children of the War (2007) was directed by Alexandre Fuchs.
- How long is Children of the War?
- Children of the War runs for 1h 30m.
