Independent Lens (1999)

Episode Overview

In the remote areas of South Texas, migrants are more likely to vanish than anywhere else in the United States. For families grappling with the disappearance of their loved ones who have crossed the Mexico border, activist detective Eddie Canales stands as a beacon of hope. This gripping narrative delves into the harsh realities and heart-wrenching truths surrounding life and death in Brooks County, located just 80 miles north of the border.