'La Boca del Lobo' is a short documentary that follows Mario Guevara, an immigrant journalist in Atlanta, who reports on the increasing raids conducted by ICE. Due to a surge in noncriminal arrests, many Latino families face terror and uncertainty. Guevara's own arrest while covering a protest showcases the risks faced by immigrant journalists and stresses their important role in illuminating the struggles of their communities. The film underscores the broader issue of press freedom, as immigrant reporters become targets themselves in a hostile environment.
Guevara’s coverage has revealed the terror faced by immigrant communities in Atlanta, particularly as raids by ICE have escalated significantly since 2017.
His work captures the existential threats to immigrant journalists, reflecting the greater vulnerabilities that arise when the communities they serve are under attack.
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