Saint Death
Directed by: Eva Aridjis
Scene from "Saint Death"
In Mexico there is a cult that is rapidly growing — the cult of Saint Death. This female grim reaper, considered a saint by followers but Satanic by the Catholic Church, is worshipped by people whose lives are filled with danger and/or violence — criminals, gang members, transvestites, sick people, drug addicts and families living in rough neighborhoods.
"Saint Death" examines the origins of the cult and takes us on a tour of the altars, jails, and neighborhoods in Mexico where the saint's most devoted followers can be found.
