Saint Death

In Mexico there is a cult that is rapidly growing- the cult of Saint Death. This female grim reaper, considered a saint by followers but Satanic by the Catholic Church, is worshiped by people whose lives are filled with danger and/or violence- criminals, gang members, transsexuals, sick people, drug addicts, and families living in rough neighborhoods. "La Santa Muerte" examines the origins of the cult and takes us on a tour of the altars, jails, and neighborhoods in Mexico where the saint's most devoted followers can be found.

Cast

Gael García Bernal

Narrator

Jesus Padilla Alonso

Protagonist

Jesse Ortiz Piña

Protagonist

Enriqueta Romero Romero

Protagonist

Ernestina Ramirez Soto

Protagonist

Crew

Eva Aridjis

Writer

Eva Aridjis

Director

Eva Aridjis

Producer

Clips & Videos

La Santa Muerte documental Saint Death documentary trailer evaaridjis.com