The documentary focusing on the disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers’ College available on the streaming platform Netflix, has brought renewed attention to a tragic event in Mexican history. It presents investigations, testimonies, and analyses surrounding the students’ abduction in 2014.
This type of investigative journalism plays a critical role in raising awareness and facilitating public discourse about social justice issues and government accountability. By providing a platform for diverse perspectives and evidence, the documentary aims to shed light on unresolved questions and potential failings within the investigation, contributing to broader conversations about human rights and the rule of law.