El Chapo: The Legend of Shorty

El Chapo: The Legend of Shorty follows two filmmakers on their quest to uncover the legend of the infamous Mexican drug lord El Chapo Guzmán, also known as Shorty.

Leading one of the largest cartels, both in terms of scale and danger, El Chapo Guzmán was being hunted by both US and Mexican authorities. The timing of the film is particularly significant, as Shorty was captured in 2014, shortly after the documentary’s release.

With terrifying clarity, the day-to-day life of a drug lord is explored. On a quest in which danger multiplies at every turn, the filmmakers find themselves in the heart of a drug empire. Facing graphic footage and unscrupulous characters, the pair quickly come to understand the true legend of Shorty.