Charles talks with Shaul Schwarz, director of the documentary "Narco Cultura," which explores the cultural impact the drug wars have had on both sides of the US/Mexico border. Shaul talks about his trips to the border and why he felt he had to address how the drug culture is reflected through the musicians who glorify cartels in their narcocorridos, and through the eyes of a Mexican crime scene investigator who experiences the results of cartel violence on the front lines. This online-exclusive extended interview includes a conversation about Latino identity, the disconnect felt by many Latinos who write and enjoy narcocorridos, and why the drug war is a war that no one will win. http://narcoculture.com/, https://www.facebook.com/NarcoCulturaFilm
Narco Cultura is currently being screened at El Paso's Cinemark Tinseltown (11855 Gateway Blvd W) and CinemarkCielo Vista Theaters (8401 Gateway Blvd W).
Aired Dec. 7, 2013.