Red Dawn

Red Dawn

Do Not Forget October 2nd

1990 · 96 min · ★ 8.3 · Drama, Thriller, History

On October 2, 1968, a student uprising descends into violence after the Mexican government begins to use lethal force against the protesters.

Directed by Jorge Fons · Written by Guadalupe Ortega

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