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In the 1920s and 1930s, in Mexico, the Mexican federal government actively persecuted the Catholic Church. Not just the Church hierarchy was persecuted, but also the average believer and practitioner of the faith. Religious orders were outlawed. Foreign priests were deported. Public demonstrations of the faith were outlawed. Catholics were executed and arrested because of their faith. For a period of time, NO masses were being said in Mexico. Catholic Churches were looted by federal troops. Churches were expropriated by the Mexican government. The oppression got so bad that the Catholic people of Mexico finally revolted. The movie is about the armed struggle for religious freedom in Mexico. What a great movie. The story is very compelling.
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An exciting, action packed movie based on the true story of the Cristero War. The courage and stamina, the passion and determination of the people involved in this historic event is inspiring. There were some slower moving segments of the movie showing the "evolving" of some of the characters into their place among the "Cristero's". Many "unlikely" heroes. This movie is very entertaining, I've enjoyed it so much that I have watched it at least 10 times since my purchase, recommended it to friends and family, and purchased a second copy for a friend!
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True story When the mexican President order to close all the Catholic churches, and hanging, shooting and abuse of Priests, and people who believe in their Religion. The Christian movement which in fact a Marion movement. There are still people alive who lived that War. It is a great picture, well acted, the Plot is true to life. Action pacted. Slow start. I recommand this to any who been in Mexico, or had relatives during theat time period. It also shows what happen when they try to lock, and destroy Chruches. The right to worship is taken away.
Based on a true and easily researchable event. If they did some Hollywood liberty taking it had to be to lessen the horror of what happened. If you're having a crisis of faith or need to find some, then this is the movie for you. That being said I DO NOT recommend that this be shown to any child under the age of 15. Adults will understand the passion and heartbreak. Kids will just see people being abused. A definite MUST SEE!!
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Like true stories and learning some history. Actors are talented and convincing in their roles.
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