Film Review – Death on the Border

Actress Wendy Wilkins makes her directorial debut with “Death on the Border,” which examines the violence and misery of human trafficking in Mexico and America, with more of a focus on how this aggression particularly targets vulnerable girls. It’s an admirable idea from Wilkins, who hopes to provide a heartfelt understanding of trauma and terror concerning the loss of life and innocence. It’s the actual filmmaking that torpedoes the viewing experience, with Wilkins also handling screenplay duties, and she’s all over the place with characters and timelines, making a big mess out of something that should be played as simply as possible to best connect with its audience. “Death on the Border” is clumsy work, presenting a sloppy understanding of pain and faith, while the story itself is a jumble of names and places, often offered without essential organization. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com