The Busty Doll

The Busty Doll

How close is intellectual power to political power in Mexico?

2017 · 25 min · ★ 6.6 · Documentary

In a photograph among journalists, writers, academics and artists was a controversial president of Mexico and the unusual guest who owes the name of this story.

Directed by Diego Enrique Osorno · Written by Diego Enrique Osorno

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