Surviving the freight train known as La Bestia
In short: This documentary captures the perilous journey of migrants from Central America as they cling to moving cargo trains in a desperate attempt to reach the United States border.
The film explores the harsh realities faced by thousands of individuals from nations including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Driven by the need to escape violence, poverty, and hopelessness, these migrants often lack the funds for safer passage or smugglers, leaving them to risk their lives aboard the infamous freight train known as 'La Bestia'.
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