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EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has acquired U.S. and Latin American rights to State of Silence (Estado de Silencio), Santiago Maza's documentary about the dangerous threat facing investigative journalists in Mexico.
Actor and activist Diego Luna produced the film, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in June, followed by an international premiere at Sheffield DocFest in the UK. La Corriente del Golfo, the production company founded by Luna and Gael García Bernal, produced the documentary.
"State of Silence follows the harrowing journeys of four courageous journalists as they navigate treacherous terrain in their unwavering search for truth and authenticity," reads a synopsis for the film. "Through this deeply personal exploration, the story urgently underscores the threatened state of press freedom in Mexico… State of Silence is a film that offers an intimate portrayal of the dire situation in Mexico, transcending borders to become a representation of a global problem that urgently requires attention."
