The Guardian of the Monarchs
The forests of Michoacán are home to millions of monarch butterflies. Activist Homero Gómez was highly vocal about its preservation – and then he vanished.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Emiliano Ruprah de Fina
Actors: Carlos Montiel, Homero Gómez González, Juan Pablo Cruz García, María Lourdes Eufemia Villanueva
Country: Mexico
Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King
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Hating Breitbart
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Manufactured Landscapes
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Football player Amaree McKenstry-Hall and his Maryland School for the Deaf teammates attempt to defend their winning streak while coming to terms with the tragic loss of a close friend.