Death on the Border

In our increasing digital age, it's refreshing to see a movie that deals with humanity and real issues facing our world and communities. I find myself gravitating towards films that are mostly live action with little to no digital effects and crime is one of my favorite genres. This movie delivers, with phenomenal acting, beautiful cinematography and massive heart. Looking forward to seeing more from director Wendy Wilkins. I also like the casting, seeing Danny Trejo play a noble priest, Eric Roberts as a cop and Shannon Elizabeth as a vigilante with a moral compass. The fight scenes are so realistic and gritty, combined with the story, make this movie incredibly hard hitting and powerful.

This movie was written and directed with a lot of passion. I feel like the filmmaker knows her stuff and overcame all odds to tell this story. It's also a lot of fun to see Danny Trejo play a priest rather than the heavy. I felt he brought a lot to the role and he is believable! I hope to see him in more roles like this. The locations are great and the photography is stunning. I personally love when filmmakers tell a story that they know about intimately and tell it from their heart. I hope that Wendy Wilkins gets more chances to tell her stories and hone her craft. It's still very tough for female filmmakers but there is a great need for their stories to be told.

Wanted to write this review after we saw this great movie. Wendy Wilkins truly depicted the struggles that can go on in our society! The actors really took over and became their characters 100%. It is well worth seeing. It is funny my family never agrees on liking something equally! But this movie we were all a captivated audience. Eric Roberts, Danny Trejo along with the rest of the cast nailed it! And, I think that was Wendy in a spectacular role creating the glue that cemented the entire movie. Without giving too much away there is a sequence and a true artifact that is stunning! Well worth it. Brian B.

This was action packed and Eric Roberts was at his best. Danny Trejo was incredible. The film shines a spotlight on human trafficking and the female anti-heroes turned heroes were wonderfully drawn out and portrayed in believable fashion. I enjoyed the flick and would say it is worth the viewing pleasure. Independent films like this one deserve all the attention they can get and it can't be understated enough how well done this was done especially for a film with Wendy Wilkins taking on directorial, producing, and writing hats all at the same time. Get out there, support indie film, and thank me later!

-ND.

As someone who has worked on the prevention of human trafficking for over a decade and has watched hundreds of films - there is no perfect movie on human trafficking, but Death on the Border captures so many important nuances of this crime against humanity - it has achieved what many have not - the ability to stoke a fire of anger at the blatant horror of exploitation, but also motivate to action which is what will bring this nightmare to end. Watch this movie and then do what moves your heart, support those getting victims safe, and those keeping more children from victimization. I highly recommend this movie for those interested in keeping children safe and to increase an understanding of this issue facing humanity today.