Cartel Land

This documentary drama examines the rise of vigilante groups fighting Mexican drug cartels on both sides of the border. In Michoacán, Mexico, a physician known as El Doctor leads a citizen uprising against the Knights Templar cartel. Simultaneously, in Arizona's Altar Valley, a military veteran named Tim Nailer Foley commands a paramilitary organization called Arizona Border Recon. Both groups take up arms independently to combat cartel violence and drug smuggling, raising questions about lawlessness and the use of force to ensure safety.

The film was directed by Matthew Heineman, marking the start of a series of works that includes A Private War and American Symphony. The cast features real-life figures including José Manuel Mireles Valverde, Tim Nailer Foley, and Paco Valenciano. Produced by Our Time Projects, Whitewater Films, A&E IndieFilms, and The Documentary Group, the movie had a worldwide box office return of 1 million USD.

Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 7.2/10 on TMDB based on 380 votes. Film critics gave the movie a slightly higher score of 7.6/10 across 101 reviews.