ESTADO DE SILENCIO (STATE OF SILENCE) - Film screening and panel
- Oct 9, 2025
- 1 min read
Estado de Silencio (State of Silence) explores the limits of freedom of the press in Mexico, following four journalists who risk their lives to report on the collusion between organized crime and corrupt officials. From the reporters' perspective, the documentary shows how they must navigate zones of silence and powerful entities to expose corruption and violence.
A panel and Q&A will follow the film featuring:
Santiago Maza, director and filmmaker
Michael Bolden, dean, Berkeley Journalism - opening remarks
Michael Reed-Hurtado, director of governance and operations, Guernica Centre for International Justice
Omar Gomez Trejo, former lead prosecutor for the investigation and litigation of the Ayotzinapa disappearances
Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, senior reporter and producer at Reveal, Center for Investigative Reporting - moderator
Wednesday, Nov. 5 4:30 pm
Berkeley Law
Booth Auditorium (room 175)
Information & registration:
