Luchadoras (2021) Movie Script
1
What can I tell you
about Ciudad Juarez?
The city of assembly factories.
The place where global capitalism
makes money in the Mexican desert.
In Juarez...
there are so many stories.
She worked in an assembly factory.
She always took the bus.
One night,
the bus took the wrong way.
She was very afraid.
The driver told her to shut up.
Otherwise...
he would kill her.
He told her not to cry,
or he would cut her tongue out.
He started hitting her...
in a very...
brutal way.
In a very...
sadistic way.
He raped her.
He wrapped her completely
in a blanket.
She thought she was going to die.
But somehow she can't explain
she managed to escape.
What the fuck?!
She was ashamed
to tell her family!
Because she thought
they would blame her.
Some time later,
dead bodies were found
in the desert.
Mutilated women.
Welcome.
FEMALE FIGHTERS
There.
Ready! Up to the cemetery.
Let's go!
Mexico, Ciudad Juarez.
The most dangerous city in the world.
El Paso, Texas, USA.
The safest city in the world.
It makes no sense.
We are divided by just a simple fence
like the one I have at home.
And forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass...
That's the worst mistake
you can make.
You could hurt your back.
No. Start like this.
- Here?
- Yes, let's open it.
Let's bring the white coffin...
for the lady.
- Why are you so serious, Candy?
- I'm always so serious now.
That's me.
- But you look different.
- Me? Not at all.
- What's wrong?
- Nothing. Same old worries...
We'll bring her to the other room.
- Should I go in front?
- Yes, grab it from there.
So, you won't tell me
what's wrong?
My daughters' dad
still won't let me talk to them.
Didn't he give you
the chance to...?
He's not answering
my calls or texts.
I call, he picks up...
but doesn't say anything.
Then he hangs up
and won't answer again.
Every time the same.
- I have to use different numbers.
- So that he doesn't expect you?
When I call the first time,
he realizes it's me,
then he saves the number
and doesn't answer again.
So now I'm going to get
advice from a lawyer.
The kids are in El Paso,
but I can't cross to the US.
- Haven't you been there yet?
- No, never.
What's up Miguel?
Yes, as you wish.
Yes, we can bring
the lady home.
Ok, fine. Thanks.
They'll bring the lady's coffin now.
It's a special one,
white and pink.
- When did you last speak to the girls?
- Last April...
- Around Children's Day.
- Well, that's 5 or 6 months ago...
- That's a long time.
- I know.
You really should take the legal way.
It's been too long.
Breaking news: a woman was
beaten to death by her partner.
One person has been arrested.
He was the victim's partner.
The crime took place
in the Azteca colony,
in Otomies Street.
Gabriela,
it seems that the victim...
I don't like to shower, no I don't,
I love to stay dirty all day long.
I don't like shampoo, I don't like soap,
I love to stay dirty all day long.
When will we see each other, mom?
And the current champion,
the Golden Little One:
Lady... Candy!
Candy! Candy!
It's a three falls match,
no time limit.
One more! One more!
Candy! Candy!
Fighters, back to the ring!
Shut up!
And the count out starts:
one, two...
five, six...
The fight continues!
One, two, three... Finish!
Lady... Candy!
Look at the sun!
Five, six, seven...
eleven, twelve...
Ready! Here I come!
I'm getting dizzy!
This swing is very nice!
Again! Again!
When I heard that
you wanted to fight, I thought...
my little niece a fighter?!
But she's a woman!
But your father had no sons
who could follow in his footsteps.
So, we decided to support you.
We are all very proud of you.
We walk around like...
Like a peacock!
Mom always shouted out of the window:
"Stop it! You make her cry!"
"Don't worry! I'll train her
the old way, not in a ring!"
I thought dad was crazy.
Why did I start at all?!
We continued and, in the evening,
my whole body was hurting.
I said, "No dad,
I don't want this."
And dad: "Of course you do!
One more time!"
We trained every day
and I had injuries everywhere.
And why do you use a mask?
- Is it because your dad did?
- I'm just ashamed if people see my face!
- But why?!
- You are not that ugly!
Well, because...
some feel good without a mask,
others need it.
I would feel very ashamed!
If I would lose it in the ring...
it would feel very strange.
Last weekend we went
to see a fight.
My daughter wanted to get up
in the ring, but I hate that.
I don't know why,
I get very nervous.
I really can't see her
climbing up the ropes.
I can go up there,
but not her.
And here comes
the third fight of the evening!
Let's welcome...
Baby Star!
And on the other side...
The Skeler Brothers!
What's going on?
One of the brothers is missing!
Where's the other one?
Go for it! Again!
One more! One more!
Again! Again!
Harder! Harder!
You fucking moron!
You are late, you moron!
Leave her alone!
Is that how you touch your wife?!
Baby! Baby!
You lost the fight, boys!
Disqualify them!
They ripped their masks off!
Give them back!
Assholes! Assholes!
Skeler, listen to me!
First you don't show up,
and then you act
like nothing's wrong.
That's not professional!
- Stop it!
- The fight is over!
Go to the changing rooms!
He ripped off her mask again!
Is that all you can do?!
That's all he can do!
That's all you can do:
ripping off masks!
For both of you, look!
We are not afraid! Assholes!
Assholes! Assholes!
Well, so this is the end!
Time to sleep!
- What about her?
- Yes, now...
But first we have
to go to bed early.
My dear Guardian Angel, don't leave me
alone, neither at day nor at night.
Don't leave me alone,
or I will get lost.
Take me in your arms
to Jesus and Maria.
The sign of the Holy Cross...
Amen.
- Sleep well!
- Sleep well!
- We have to turn off the light.
- No!
- Let's turn it off.
- No! Leave it on!
I don't like to shower, no I don't,
I want to be dirty all day long.
I don't like shampoo, I don't like soap,
I want to be dirty all day long.
I don't like shampoo, I don't like soap,
I want to be dirty all day long.
- So, their father has them in the US?
- Right.
- Why did you divorce?
- Violence.
- What kind of violence?
- He beat me.
What else?
Isn't that enough?
Were you beaten all over?
Did you report it to the authorities?
- Why not?
- I don't know.
Like I said,
when I went to the border
he had just beaten me,
so I went with all the bruises.
I suspected his cousin would cross
to the U.S. with the girls,
and children may only
cross with their parents.
But the police said
there's nothing they can do.
You have to be well prepared
for the visa interview.
The U.S. are denying many visas now.
And there will be a conflict
between both countries.
Those thunders,
car alarms, lightnings...
And the trees moving like this...
It feels like the apocalypse!
Holy Mother!
The sky is falling down!
- What happened?
- Someone got killed.
We heard the gunshots...
We didn't know where it was but...
then the police came.
When we left a minute ago
everything was calm...
It happened really fast!
We heard it from home.
This is scary.
- They didn't cover the body!
- That's very strange.
I've always wondered who brings
the white sheet after a shooting.
- Usually the neighbors, right?
- Yes, or...
- But it's always white!
- Yes, that's the strange thing about it!
- The first one you grab at any home...
- Would have flower patterns!
I've always wondered.
Always that white sheet!
Juarez is still an outlaw city.
Mini Sirenita,
need help to get up?
Oh! Suddenly my back is hurting!
- It happened just now!
- No worries, bring a chair.
Let's throw her
up in the ring!
Since you first showed up,
you dedicated yourself
totally to it.
You are not like...
"Don't touch me here,
don't hit me there..."
- You are totally in.
- You'll make me cry!
I was told: "If you fight,
you will get beaten.
If you don't like it, go back
and play with your dolls."
He always said "I am the man.
I work, you stay at home.
You don't work, you don't study.
You stay with the kids."
I mean... why?
Why? I can work,
I can take care of my daughters.
I can do everything.
I never had to deal with machismo
because I'm a single mother.
And I took care of my daughter
as good as I could
without the help of any man.
I worked hard
and gave her all she needed:
medicines, diapers...
I never asked for help.
- You are your own "macho"!
- Exactly!
My grandma used to tell me stories
about female factory workers like you.
Many women had to wait for the bus...
far from home, at dawn.
People heard screams.
And grandma used to say that...
back in those days,
when the killings of women started,
people were afraid of the bus drivers.
Yes, the bus drivers from Line One.
The drivers took the women
to the desert
and killed them there. On the spot.
So, the women screamed
and asked for help.
But the neighbors,
including my grandma,
were too scared to even look outside.
They closed all windows.
Instead of helping them,
they locked their homes.
Now it has become a legend.
My grandma says
they will hear them scream forever.
Because they didn't help them.
She was 31 and worked
at an assembly factory.
She moved to Juarez,
at the northern border,
to work in the assembly factories
when she was only 15.
These factories and their impact
on Mexican society
are the result of the North American
Free Trade Agreement.
A woman was leaving work at a factory
last night in Ciudad Juarez
when she got murdered.
This is the story of many women.
MISSING
WHERE ARE THEY?
HAVE YOU SEEN HER?
MISSING. PLEASE HELP.
REWARD
Hi, mom.
Fine, thanks God.
I just left from the factory.
I'll be home in two hours.
Don't worry, mom.
I'll take care.
Yes, I love you too.
JUAREZ: READ THE BIBLE,
IT SPEAKS THE TRUTH.
Watch this, Fernando!
Watch out, we'll crash!
- Here you go!
- And here! One more!
Here! And here!
Greetings from Miguel.
He'd like you to keep some for him.
I don't get it.
What does he mean?
Oh! They are joking!
Go on, find the stuff
my grandson leaves under the bed.
You lose everything...
Go and check!
This child loses everything...
- Auntie, I found something.
- Give it to me!
- What did you find?
- A coin, a sock... and a bottle.
Mom, I heard a promoter came to Juarez
to take fighters to Mexico City.
Maybe I can make my dream
come true.
I make more money fighting
than at the factory.
You know I'll support you,
with anything.
If you are happy, I'm happy.
Whatever you want.
At the factory I earn 50 dollars
per week, it's not enough.
At the factory, I used to work
from midnight till...
till morning.
I remember the cooks
were really bad.
- Once they gave us...
- Rotten beans!
And they said it was cheese!
My daughter grew up,
she has her own child...
Just as you supported me then,
I need to support her now.
And since she's in Mexico City now,
we could be together.
And find a better future.
SATURDAY: LUCHA LIBRE!
Baby! Baby!
Revenge is set for next Sunday!
I want your mask! Off with it!
Just joking, take it easy!
I want it, I want it!
Calm down, no worries!
It's the Lucha fever.
- I never looked closely at your mask.
- No?
- It's the same design as yours.
- You copied me?
No, you all chose it for me!
Nobody even asked me
whether I liked it or not!
- So you did copy mine!
- I wasn't allowed to decide!
- Your mask doesn't have these points.
- No...
- And I don't have the star here.
- Yes...
But my star is totally deformed!
One point is longer than the rest!
It's upside down!
They should have cut it
here a little bit...
Siri, what is a "luchadora"?
Oh! Look at my sister
in Mexico City!
Look at you...!
How exciting!
Look!
That was...
I think that was my last fight.
- Nice suit!
- That was my last fight
before coming back home.
- Why did you come back to Juarez?
- I came on vacation...
And then?
I fell in love and then...
Then I realized I was pregnant.
So I didn't have the chance to...
to go back to Mexico City but...
I watch the videos and...
I dream that
I'll be back there one day.
- You have to make your dreams come true!
- Of course!
I'm still dreaming of...
of going back there
to reach my goal.
We want pizza!
We want pizza!
Shut up!
Oh! Somebody is calling!
This is Baby Star speaking.
He's calling
about the fight on the 7th.
Tell him I've spent all day
to get the permits!
Honey... What did
the boss tell you?
What boss, mama?
It's your boss!
- Well, my boss!
- Not mine!
My only bosses are you and dad.
I don't have any bosses.
He must be a bit worried.
I know him.
Because the Commission
hasn't approved the program yet.
And the fight can't take place
until it's approved.
That's the only reason
to meet the Commission now.
Hi, let's go.
This is the program of the next fight
with my daughters.
- Date?
- Here it is.
July the 7th, Kiki Romero Gym.
Here's everything.
Stamp this too, please.
- Again! Again!
- Put your hands up.
Hands up!
But don't fall!
Should we go to the playground?
Look at me,
I want to ask you something.
Do you want to be a fighter?
You don't want to?!
Yes! Yes, I do!
Did you choose a name?
Baby Star!
No way! I am Baby Star!
- No, it's me!
- Maybe Baby Star Junior?
- No, me! Me me me!
- Me me me!
I want to be a fighter!
Ok, you will.
And what if I don't want you to?
- And you a gymnast!
- I'm too old to be a gymnast!
So you are Baby Star,
and me too.
- Give your mom a kiss.
- And you, and me...
- Who are we?
- Baby Stars!
- No, no, don't get crazy now.
- Fine.
There'll be a promoter
watching you at the next fight.
You could go back to Mexico City.
- I'm very stressed.
- Yes, you are.
I'm very stressed
because I'm struggling.
Yes, but everything will be fine.
Yes, with your help...
you are my hero,
you'll help me.
Wash, wash, wash...
Relax, it will take a while.
- Put a pile there.
- The sweeties will melt.
And the glass for the beer!
I don't have more water.
I brought it from the entrance.
- I saw a tap back there.
- Yes, they closed the one nearby.
Not nice...
- Put some on the edge.
- Yes, mom.
I remember when I was in the 4th grade,
you were 34 or 35 years old.
- Then you stopped counting.
- Yes.
No, my dear, I'm turning 50...
Remember?
I went to ask for him.
And they showed me...
a picture of my son. Shot in the head.
Just how they had found him.
The police said: "We found
the murderer. Stop searching.
Sign and we'll have
one criminal less out there."
And I told them:
"No, I'm not signing".
"I want you to investigate.
I won't press charges
against an innocent person."
I won't condemn a mother to that.
My son is gone anyway.
There was no justice.
I was left alone
with my two 13- years old children.
My whole life broke apart
in a very short time.
Your dad, Diego, your auntie,
your uncle... All dead.
We lost 4 people in 4 years.
We learnt to live with the pain.
Because at least we found him.
We were lucky to find him.
To know that he's here.
I had a spirits bottle for him
at home but I forgot it.
How are the girls doing?
- Did you talk to them?
- No, I didn't.
You should scare him.
Here in Mexico
you have the evidence of...
all the beating and stuff.
You can destroy him.
When he returns, he'll have to
give them back to you.
No, the officials here
are not helping!
He's their dad
so it's not kidnapping.
But if I were the one
keeping the girls,
then he could report me.
Everybody says that women
are given preference. But it's not true.
WE WANT THEM ALIVE.
Some days ago, we went
to shoot some scenes
next to the border.
A car started following us,
and then a van.
- You guys went to the slaughterhouse!
- We just wanted to film something.
Camera is rolling...
Candy first!
Little...
Kath...
Fantastic!
Ok, one more time.
Very good, let's go!
What's that car doing there?
We left the place
because we were afraid.
They wanted to scare us.
They stopped just in front of us.
They started making calls,
and the cars didn't have plates.
We realized
we were in real danger.
Because even when we left...
- ...the van followed us.
- They were watching their territory!
But how are we supposed to know?
We just went to the border.
But it's not nice
to live like this.
With the fear of not knowing
if you are the in wrong place...
Fear to disappear from...
from life.
You disappear completely.
These guys take you away...
and nobody notices it.
How can you report it, if the
authorities themselves are part of it?
Who protects us?
Whom can we trust?
Do you dare to come in?
This is our holy ring!
Here we cry and laugh and learn...
An aggressor will want
to take you to a quiet place.
Somewhere...
clandestine, secret.
On this side I use only one finger,
so if you turn...
This way it's easier
to get rid of me.
Press on the eyes
and you'll get rid of anyone.
As a woman it's very important
to be aware of the dangers,
of sexism, of machismo...
how we are perceived as women,
how we are victimized,
and re-victimized.
And that's why it's so important
to feel empowered.
And to say: "Yes, I can.
I can defend myself."
Murderers! Murderers!
You are all murderers!
In the war against the drug trafficking,
it's women who are dying!
We are here to raise awareness
of violent machismo
and against femicide.
Deputy Ana Ferraez,
is proposing a curfew for women
as a measure to prevent femicide!
We are totally against this proposal!
We are not afraid.
We are organized and united
and we will continue fighting.
Thanks.
- I'm talking to Lucha promoters...
- Really!?
- These promoters are very...
- Very what?
very special! The next fight
is very important for me.
I want to be pretty for them.
Even prettier!
Oh my Lord, Christ on the Cross!
And say, wouldn't you like a boyfriend
as small as yourself?
- But why not?!
- I already had one!
- Didn't you like him?
- Oh yes, I fell in love!
But he was very jealous
and I didn't like that.
He wouldn't let me fight because
he said men got crazy about me.
Really?
Was it hard when you broke up?
Yes, of course,
I loved him a lot...
But it was his fault. Now he wants
to come back, but I don't.
And how's your daughter?
Good she broke up with that boy!
Oh yes, he was really bad for her.
My poor little daughter!
But now she's fine.
She's happy now in Mexico City
and found a good man.
- So she's fine.
- She looks very recovered.
- Really?
- Yes, she is very happy!
- And now with her new baby...
- Yes, the baby is on its way.
She is in her fifth month.
She's making me a grandma again.
Let me see.
Come here so everybody knows
that you are coloring my hair.
- It looks like I'm pregnant!
- What a pose!
I wish you all the best!
Everything will be fine.
It was hard when I first started.
You know I have suffered,
and cried too.
I pray to God to keep me
from getting hurt in the ring.
You never know if you'll end up
alright, injured or even... dead.
Many fighters already died
in the ring.
Wait... now.
- Lord, I'm so exhausted!
- Me too!
Now dry your hair...
Wait, I'll get you more towels.
Hold on...
What's up, little thing?
Getting ready to go to the arena.
Making me prettier
than I already am.
You are working for Uber, right?
Could you pick me up?
- Where?
- Here, close to Teto's Car.
- What?! That's too far!
- What?
- It's too far!
- You'll get paid!
I know! But it's far anyway!
They kill and bury down there!
How come I didn't get killed yet?
Because they didn't see you!
I hope you enjoy the evening!
Here we go
with four very strong women!
Can't wait to see this fight!
Long life to women!
With us a great fighter:
Mini Sirenita!
U.S. VISA REQUIREMENTS
For an appointment,
go to Menu and choose Option 1
then Option 1 again for individuals
or Option 2 for families.
- Are you here for the passport photos?
- Yes.
- Please come in.
- Ok, thanks.
Wait, wait...
Good afternoon. Excuse me...
Do you know about a visa lawyer
around here?
No? Ok, thanks.
- How old are you?
- I'm 23.
The visa costs 160 dollars.
- What is your average salary?
- Around 75 dollars per week.
- So around 300 dollars per month. Net?
- Yes.
- My salary.
- Good, only your part.
Well, this salary is considered...
a normal salary in Juarez.
The first appointment could be
in 4 or 5 months.
It takes a long time now.
- Hello?
- What's up?
- The battery is empty.
- Let's have a look.
- Did you open the hood?
- No.
- When did it stop?
- Just right now.
I'll ask a friend who works
in a junk yard. He might have one.
The new ones are expensive.
Around 100 dollars.
- And do they have guarantee?
- Yes. This one lasted quite long.
Did I tell you that I started
the visa application?
Yes, you told me.
Do you know how much it costs?
- I can't open them!
- Ground to ground.
It's around 150-160 dollars.
And you have to pay it
at once, right?
- How much would you risk...
- I don't know.
- ...in a fight?
- In a fight? What kind of fight?
Well... you could bet your hair!
Wow!
Would you do it?
A fight with La Guerrera.
Her mask against your hair.
- That could be an idea...
- And you wouldn't have to borrow money.
And if I win, I take her mask?!
I won't lose my hair!
You take her mask, earn some money,
and get the visa.
You have good chances to win.
But you have to be
well prepared, otherwise...
I'll have to pick up my visa hairless.
Hairless but happy!
You'll need new photos!
Or else they won't recognize you.
- Let me think about it.
- Don't think too much!
It'll work now.
Three, two, one!
Hello! We are back!
You met them already,
but now let's talk to them:
Baby and Little Star! Welcome!
Thanks for inviting us.
Tell us why you are here today.
When is your next fight?
On July 7th we'll be
at the Kiki Romero.
I'll be fighting against
Lady Diamond. She's good but...
- But you'll beat her!
- Sure! There are different levels.
- We will show what we are made of!
- Could you tell us how you started?
- Baby Star started... at home.
- At home!
- Were you beating your sister?
- No! My dad was training me!
- How old are you?
- I'm 16.
So young! However...
it seems common
in Lucha Libre families
to start training children early.
You are neither the first
nor the last one!
Once more, save the date:
July 7th at the Kiki Romero.
One, two, two and a half...
Three!
Go, go!
I won!!!
Should I hang you up here?
Let me try it.
Up you go.
No, no, no.
Give me a tip, sister!
For the fight on the 7th.
Oh, my princess!
- A tip? Start training!
- Besides that!
You must give
your 100% in every fight.
Whether it's the opening fight
or... always.
- I'm just starting.
- You have one year experience!
So what!? You've been fighting
for 11 years and know a lot!
- And why do I know so much?
- Because you train.
- No. Do you know why?
- Why?
- Because I like it and don't complain.
- Me too...
And because I had different trainers.
And because I was training
every day after school.
- But I finish much later!
- No matter what time it was, I went.
Alone or with whomever.
Or I went at night.
To be good. To learn
how to defend myself.
That's what you have to do.
Show some effort or let's go to bed,
we are wasting our time.
Get up.
- You need to train more.
- I know.
Stop thinking
you are not good enough.
I'll always support you.
But I'll be hard with you,
even if you are my sister.
Everybody makes mistakes...
Yes, but family is family.
They'll never turn their back on you.
- But sometimes...
- Even if you make mistakes.
Look at me.
I made mistakes but our family
was always there.
We will never turn our backs on you.
No matter what you do.
We will always be family.
You can try mine
if you let me try yours.
What flavor is it?
- Vanilla and white chocolate.
- Daddy!
Mommy!
husband and wife!
The other hand... May I ?
I always... enjoyed
the time we were together.
At some point
we weren't anymore...
happy.
Together forever!
Now we are separated...
but are fine.
She's happy with you or with me.
- She likes to see us together.
- Yes, I know.
If I would get the chance to go back
to Mexico City, what would you do?
I would feel very sad because...
nobody can replace a mom,
not even a dad.
I would support you, for sure.
But if you commit
to Lucha completely
this would mean that...
I have to take care of our child.
And I know that...
a mother's love...
cannot be...
replaced with anything else.
- Why are you crying?
- No...
Mommy!
HAIR VS MASK
LADY CANDY VS GUERRERA
Hi, mom!
I'm here in El Paso.
And you?
We took it from dad's girlfriend
to text with you.
I send you a heart.
I miss you too, mom.
I need to go to the toilet,
I'll come back.
I love you a lot.
I'm happy I can talk with you.
When will we see each other, mommy?!
You must be prepared
in case a fight goes bad.
We are never prepared for death,
but it's important.
If the final hit comes,
you must know your path.
Where would you go now?
To heaven or to hell?
To heaven...
- Please stop the Lucha Extrema.
- You know I love it, it's my dream.
- Are you crazy?!
- To fight...
Last time they really hurt you
with the neon bulb. You see?!
They hit you with the lamp...
You like to get beaten, right?
If someone wants to beat me,
he has to pay me first!
You don't have a husband!
That's why!
- I'm better alone, without a husband!
- All on your own...
How was your last fight?
Fine...
They kicked me hard!
They kicked me
after I won the fight!
I saw the video.
Mini Sirenita, I hope that
you have trained enough.
Now you are in Ciudad Juarez,
but there's a big fight
in Mexico City on Sunday.
People here love
your courage and attitude.
That's why everybody loves you
and can't wait to see you,
to support you at this big event
in Mexico City.
Thanks for your support,
for your invitation to Mexico City...
God bless you. I send you a hug
and lots of blessings.
Oh Father, we are here in Your presence
and thank You for our lives.
Oh Father, thanks for our lives.
Please take care of Your daughter.
Please take care of her
on her way to Mexico City.
We know she will be fine
because You will be watching her.
She's not alone, You are with her
and protect her, enormous giant.
Take care of her home as well.
Of her mom and her siblings.
Stay with them and bless them.
In the name of the Lord...
Amen.
- Have a safe travel.
- Thank you.
- I love you a lot.
- I love you too.
Take care of yourself
and your daughter.
I'm happy
you follow your dream.
Don't forget us.
Take care, will you?
Everything will be fine.
You are a warrior!
And a fighter!
God bless you.
Remember that your mom
is always praying for you.
And a mom's prayer
is very important.
Don't forget it. And thank God every day
for having your mom.
Yes, stand up.
Very good!
Great! Now your head...
Bring your head up.
Nice!
You look so great, hottie!
- Should I try it on?
- Please.
Better use some spray, please.
I'm an expert with masks!
I really like it.
Let me pull it up...
So...
Perfect. This glue is very good.
The mask is gorgeous!
I can't see anything!
Welcome to the Kiki Romero,
in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua!
Presenting you the youngest member
of a great Lucha dynasty!
Little Star!
And here she is!
Baby... Star!
Eight, nine...
Go go go!
The last one!
One more, one more!
Well done!
Keep going, come!
Like this, very good!
Feel it! Great, go on!
Up, up, up!
- How's the tuna?
- Amazing!
- But I prefer it with ketchup.
- You're crying... What's wrong?
- Because she's...
- I'm sorry! Does it hurt?
I just gently...
Your Hulk needs some more training!
Hi, Vicky!
How are you?
- What happened to you?!
- A pan hit my face.
Let me see...
Show me...
- Is your nose crooked?
- Yes, a bit...
- Did you get your passport?
- Yes, just today.
- Very good!
- Like this!
The Lucha ID
helped me to get it.
I got it faster.
- It looks like I am cross-eyed!
- It is always like that!
I went to a visa lawyer.
It's always really crowded.
You need to go very early
to get an appointment.
For tomorrow there are only
two free slots.
- So I need to be there really early.
- I can wake you up at 5 am.
Well, I'm leaving,
I'm really tired.
Bye, I'm going to bed.
Hi, mommy.
We are on vacation,
we are in Juarez, mom!
We're at Peter Pipper Pizza,
close to your place.
Hello?
Hello?
Hi, sweetie!
How are you?
Should I pick you up?
Now?
I'm sorry...
Hey where are you?
Where is "here"?
Dazha?
Where are you?
I don't understand.
Sorry?
In the purple house?
Which purple house?
I'm sorry...
It's not this one. She said
something about a purple house...
I'm sorry...
Here they are!
My beauties!
And your daddy?
- Drinking.
- Is he drinking?
Oh boy...
Come here my pretty girls!
You smell so good!
Look at you!
Such a cool girl!
My cute little thing!
You are so big!
Their father hadn't answered my calls
for the last 6 or 7 months.
And then last Saturday
I could finally speak with the girls.
But not because of him,
but because of his new partner.
She... she was my friend
and now she's with him.
I could speak to the girls
on her phone.
And finally, we met.
I don't want to...
- Take them out of their environment?
- ...but I want an agreement.
Because they are growing up
and I'm missing a lot.
I'm trying to get my visa.
I was looking for advice
from someone experienced like you.
I want to know
if I should go to trial.
Authorities and society must hear
our demand for justice
to end this wave of murders
in Mexico.
Isabel Cabanillas
was murdered in Juarez.
She was an activist of "Daughters
of the Factory Mothers".
Stop murders!
Stop femicides!
This is our daily life: we are not safe
on the streets at any time.
The young woman was shot twice.
First in the head, then in the chest.
This caused reactions on the streets,
protestors are asking for justice.
We ask all women to get organized
in their districts, schools,
with family and friends, at work.
Let's create a solidarity network
to look out for each other!
Gender violence is any
physical or psychological violence
against people because of their gender,
and has a negative impact
on their identities and social
well-being. That's why we are here!
One person is killed in Mexico
every two and a half hours
because of being
a woman or trans woman.
And these crimes
are mostly not punished!
And what can we do?!
- Abolish patriarchy!
- Abolish patriarchy!
We won't let anybody trample on us!
We won't let anybody humiliate us!
This shout comes from us, from Juarez.
And I want you to shout with me!
- Because they took them alive!
- We want them back alive!
Thank you, Juarez!
I'm a fighter!
And my name is... Baby Star!
Last call for passengers
to Mexico City.
Please go to gate 25.
Have a nice trip!
Tonight:
Mask against Hair!
The challenger,
the Little Golden One:
Lady... Candy!
Candy! Candy!
Candy! Candy!
And there she is,
losing her mask:
La Guerrera!
And the winner:
Lady... Lady Candy!
What can I tell you
about Ciudad Juarez?
The city of assembly factories.
The place where global capitalism
makes money in the Mexican desert.
In Juarez...
there are so many stories.
She worked in an assembly factory.
She always took the bus.
One night,
the bus took the wrong way.
She was very afraid.
The driver told her to shut up.
Otherwise...
he would kill her.
He told her not to cry,
or he would cut her tongue out.
He started hitting her...
in a very...
brutal way.
In a very...
sadistic way.
He raped her.
He wrapped her completely
in a blanket.
She thought she was going to die.
But somehow she can't explain
she managed to escape.
What the fuck?!
She was ashamed
to tell her family!
Because she thought
they would blame her.
Some time later,
dead bodies were found
in the desert.
Mutilated women.
Welcome.
FEMALE FIGHTERS
There.
Ready! Up to the cemetery.
Let's go!
Mexico, Ciudad Juarez.
The most dangerous city in the world.
El Paso, Texas, USA.
The safest city in the world.
It makes no sense.
We are divided by just a simple fence
like the one I have at home.
And forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass...
That's the worst mistake
you can make.
You could hurt your back.
No. Start like this.
- Here?
- Yes, let's open it.
Let's bring the white coffin...
for the lady.
- Why are you so serious, Candy?
- I'm always so serious now.
That's me.
- But you look different.
- Me? Not at all.
- What's wrong?
- Nothing. Same old worries...
We'll bring her to the other room.
- Should I go in front?
- Yes, grab it from there.
So, you won't tell me
what's wrong?
My daughters' dad
still won't let me talk to them.
Didn't he give you
the chance to...?
He's not answering
my calls or texts.
I call, he picks up...
but doesn't say anything.
Then he hangs up
and won't answer again.
Every time the same.
- I have to use different numbers.
- So that he doesn't expect you?
When I call the first time,
he realizes it's me,
then he saves the number
and doesn't answer again.
So now I'm going to get
advice from a lawyer.
The kids are in El Paso,
but I can't cross to the US.
- Haven't you been there yet?
- No, never.
What's up Miguel?
Yes, as you wish.
Yes, we can bring
the lady home.
Ok, fine. Thanks.
They'll bring the lady's coffin now.
It's a special one,
white and pink.
- When did you last speak to the girls?
- Last April...
- Around Children's Day.
- Well, that's 5 or 6 months ago...
- That's a long time.
- I know.
You really should take the legal way.
It's been too long.
Breaking news: a woman was
beaten to death by her partner.
One person has been arrested.
He was the victim's partner.
The crime took place
in the Azteca colony,
in Otomies Street.
Gabriela,
it seems that the victim...
I don't like to shower, no I don't,
I love to stay dirty all day long.
I don't like shampoo, I don't like soap,
I love to stay dirty all day long.
When will we see each other, mom?
And the current champion,
the Golden Little One:
Lady... Candy!
Candy! Candy!
It's a three falls match,
no time limit.
One more! One more!
Candy! Candy!
Fighters, back to the ring!
Shut up!
And the count out starts:
one, two...
five, six...
The fight continues!
One, two, three... Finish!
Lady... Candy!
Look at the sun!
Five, six, seven...
eleven, twelve...
Ready! Here I come!
I'm getting dizzy!
This swing is very nice!
Again! Again!
When I heard that
you wanted to fight, I thought...
my little niece a fighter?!
But she's a woman!
But your father had no sons
who could follow in his footsteps.
So, we decided to support you.
We are all very proud of you.
We walk around like...
Like a peacock!
Mom always shouted out of the window:
"Stop it! You make her cry!"
"Don't worry! I'll train her
the old way, not in a ring!"
I thought dad was crazy.
Why did I start at all?!
We continued and, in the evening,
my whole body was hurting.
I said, "No dad,
I don't want this."
And dad: "Of course you do!
One more time!"
We trained every day
and I had injuries everywhere.
And why do you use a mask?
- Is it because your dad did?
- I'm just ashamed if people see my face!
- But why?!
- You are not that ugly!
Well, because...
some feel good without a mask,
others need it.
I would feel very ashamed!
If I would lose it in the ring...
it would feel very strange.
Last weekend we went
to see a fight.
My daughter wanted to get up
in the ring, but I hate that.
I don't know why,
I get very nervous.
I really can't see her
climbing up the ropes.
I can go up there,
but not her.
And here comes
the third fight of the evening!
Let's welcome...
Baby Star!
And on the other side...
The Skeler Brothers!
What's going on?
One of the brothers is missing!
Where's the other one?
Go for it! Again!
One more! One more!
Again! Again!
Harder! Harder!
You fucking moron!
You are late, you moron!
Leave her alone!
Is that how you touch your wife?!
Baby! Baby!
You lost the fight, boys!
Disqualify them!
They ripped their masks off!
Give them back!
Assholes! Assholes!
Skeler, listen to me!
First you don't show up,
and then you act
like nothing's wrong.
That's not professional!
- Stop it!
- The fight is over!
Go to the changing rooms!
He ripped off her mask again!
Is that all you can do?!
That's all he can do!
That's all you can do:
ripping off masks!
For both of you, look!
We are not afraid! Assholes!
Assholes! Assholes!
Well, so this is the end!
Time to sleep!
- What about her?
- Yes, now...
But first we have
to go to bed early.
My dear Guardian Angel, don't leave me
alone, neither at day nor at night.
Don't leave me alone,
or I will get lost.
Take me in your arms
to Jesus and Maria.
The sign of the Holy Cross...
Amen.
- Sleep well!
- Sleep well!
- We have to turn off the light.
- No!
- Let's turn it off.
- No! Leave it on!
I don't like to shower, no I don't,
I want to be dirty all day long.
I don't like shampoo, I don't like soap,
I want to be dirty all day long.
I don't like shampoo, I don't like soap,
I want to be dirty all day long.
- So, their father has them in the US?
- Right.
- Why did you divorce?
- Violence.
- What kind of violence?
- He beat me.
What else?
Isn't that enough?
Were you beaten all over?
Did you report it to the authorities?
- Why not?
- I don't know.
Like I said,
when I went to the border
he had just beaten me,
so I went with all the bruises.
I suspected his cousin would cross
to the U.S. with the girls,
and children may only
cross with their parents.
But the police said
there's nothing they can do.
You have to be well prepared
for the visa interview.
The U.S. are denying many visas now.
And there will be a conflict
between both countries.
Those thunders,
car alarms, lightnings...
And the trees moving like this...
It feels like the apocalypse!
Holy Mother!
The sky is falling down!
- What happened?
- Someone got killed.
We heard the gunshots...
We didn't know where it was but...
then the police came.
When we left a minute ago
everything was calm...
It happened really fast!
We heard it from home.
This is scary.
- They didn't cover the body!
- That's very strange.
I've always wondered who brings
the white sheet after a shooting.
- Usually the neighbors, right?
- Yes, or...
- But it's always white!
- Yes, that's the strange thing about it!
- The first one you grab at any home...
- Would have flower patterns!
I've always wondered.
Always that white sheet!
Juarez is still an outlaw city.
Mini Sirenita,
need help to get up?
Oh! Suddenly my back is hurting!
- It happened just now!
- No worries, bring a chair.
Let's throw her
up in the ring!
Since you first showed up,
you dedicated yourself
totally to it.
You are not like...
"Don't touch me here,
don't hit me there..."
- You are totally in.
- You'll make me cry!
I was told: "If you fight,
you will get beaten.
If you don't like it, go back
and play with your dolls."
He always said "I am the man.
I work, you stay at home.
You don't work, you don't study.
You stay with the kids."
I mean... why?
Why? I can work,
I can take care of my daughters.
I can do everything.
I never had to deal with machismo
because I'm a single mother.
And I took care of my daughter
as good as I could
without the help of any man.
I worked hard
and gave her all she needed:
medicines, diapers...
I never asked for help.
- You are your own "macho"!
- Exactly!
My grandma used to tell me stories
about female factory workers like you.
Many women had to wait for the bus...
far from home, at dawn.
People heard screams.
And grandma used to say that...
back in those days,
when the killings of women started,
people were afraid of the bus drivers.
Yes, the bus drivers from Line One.
The drivers took the women
to the desert
and killed them there. On the spot.
So, the women screamed
and asked for help.
But the neighbors,
including my grandma,
were too scared to even look outside.
They closed all windows.
Instead of helping them,
they locked their homes.
Now it has become a legend.
My grandma says
they will hear them scream forever.
Because they didn't help them.
She was 31 and worked
at an assembly factory.
She moved to Juarez,
at the northern border,
to work in the assembly factories
when she was only 15.
These factories and their impact
on Mexican society
are the result of the North American
Free Trade Agreement.
A woman was leaving work at a factory
last night in Ciudad Juarez
when she got murdered.
This is the story of many women.
MISSING
WHERE ARE THEY?
HAVE YOU SEEN HER?
MISSING. PLEASE HELP.
REWARD
Hi, mom.
Fine, thanks God.
I just left from the factory.
I'll be home in two hours.
Don't worry, mom.
I'll take care.
Yes, I love you too.
JUAREZ: READ THE BIBLE,
IT SPEAKS THE TRUTH.
Watch this, Fernando!
Watch out, we'll crash!
- Here you go!
- And here! One more!
Here! And here!
Greetings from Miguel.
He'd like you to keep some for him.
I don't get it.
What does he mean?
Oh! They are joking!
Go on, find the stuff
my grandson leaves under the bed.
You lose everything...
Go and check!
This child loses everything...
- Auntie, I found something.
- Give it to me!
- What did you find?
- A coin, a sock... and a bottle.
Mom, I heard a promoter came to Juarez
to take fighters to Mexico City.
Maybe I can make my dream
come true.
I make more money fighting
than at the factory.
You know I'll support you,
with anything.
If you are happy, I'm happy.
Whatever you want.
At the factory I earn 50 dollars
per week, it's not enough.
At the factory, I used to work
from midnight till...
till morning.
I remember the cooks
were really bad.
- Once they gave us...
- Rotten beans!
And they said it was cheese!
My daughter grew up,
she has her own child...
Just as you supported me then,
I need to support her now.
And since she's in Mexico City now,
we could be together.
And find a better future.
SATURDAY: LUCHA LIBRE!
Baby! Baby!
Revenge is set for next Sunday!
I want your mask! Off with it!
Just joking, take it easy!
I want it, I want it!
Calm down, no worries!
It's the Lucha fever.
- I never looked closely at your mask.
- No?
- It's the same design as yours.
- You copied me?
No, you all chose it for me!
Nobody even asked me
whether I liked it or not!
- So you did copy mine!
- I wasn't allowed to decide!
- Your mask doesn't have these points.
- No...
- And I don't have the star here.
- Yes...
But my star is totally deformed!
One point is longer than the rest!
It's upside down!
They should have cut it
here a little bit...
Siri, what is a "luchadora"?
Oh! Look at my sister
in Mexico City!
Look at you...!
How exciting!
Look!
That was...
I think that was my last fight.
- Nice suit!
- That was my last fight
before coming back home.
- Why did you come back to Juarez?
- I came on vacation...
And then?
I fell in love and then...
Then I realized I was pregnant.
So I didn't have the chance to...
to go back to Mexico City but...
I watch the videos and...
I dream that
I'll be back there one day.
- You have to make your dreams come true!
- Of course!
I'm still dreaming of...
of going back there
to reach my goal.
We want pizza!
We want pizza!
Shut up!
Oh! Somebody is calling!
This is Baby Star speaking.
He's calling
about the fight on the 7th.
Tell him I've spent all day
to get the permits!
Honey... What did
the boss tell you?
What boss, mama?
It's your boss!
- Well, my boss!
- Not mine!
My only bosses are you and dad.
I don't have any bosses.
He must be a bit worried.
I know him.
Because the Commission
hasn't approved the program yet.
And the fight can't take place
until it's approved.
That's the only reason
to meet the Commission now.
Hi, let's go.
This is the program of the next fight
with my daughters.
- Date?
- Here it is.
July the 7th, Kiki Romero Gym.
Here's everything.
Stamp this too, please.
- Again! Again!
- Put your hands up.
Hands up!
But don't fall!
Should we go to the playground?
Look at me,
I want to ask you something.
Do you want to be a fighter?
You don't want to?!
Yes! Yes, I do!
Did you choose a name?
Baby Star!
No way! I am Baby Star!
- No, it's me!
- Maybe Baby Star Junior?
- No, me! Me me me!
- Me me me!
I want to be a fighter!
Ok, you will.
And what if I don't want you to?
- And you a gymnast!
- I'm too old to be a gymnast!
So you are Baby Star,
and me too.
- Give your mom a kiss.
- And you, and me...
- Who are we?
- Baby Stars!
- No, no, don't get crazy now.
- Fine.
There'll be a promoter
watching you at the next fight.
You could go back to Mexico City.
- I'm very stressed.
- Yes, you are.
I'm very stressed
because I'm struggling.
Yes, but everything will be fine.
Yes, with your help...
you are my hero,
you'll help me.
Wash, wash, wash...
Relax, it will take a while.
- Put a pile there.
- The sweeties will melt.
And the glass for the beer!
I don't have more water.
I brought it from the entrance.
- I saw a tap back there.
- Yes, they closed the one nearby.
Not nice...
- Put some on the edge.
- Yes, mom.
I remember when I was in the 4th grade,
you were 34 or 35 years old.
- Then you stopped counting.
- Yes.
No, my dear, I'm turning 50...
Remember?
I went to ask for him.
And they showed me...
a picture of my son. Shot in the head.
Just how they had found him.
The police said: "We found
the murderer. Stop searching.
Sign and we'll have
one criminal less out there."
And I told them:
"No, I'm not signing".
"I want you to investigate.
I won't press charges
against an innocent person."
I won't condemn a mother to that.
My son is gone anyway.
There was no justice.
I was left alone
with my two 13- years old children.
My whole life broke apart
in a very short time.
Your dad, Diego, your auntie,
your uncle... All dead.
We lost 4 people in 4 years.
We learnt to live with the pain.
Because at least we found him.
We were lucky to find him.
To know that he's here.
I had a spirits bottle for him
at home but I forgot it.
How are the girls doing?
- Did you talk to them?
- No, I didn't.
You should scare him.
Here in Mexico
you have the evidence of...
all the beating and stuff.
You can destroy him.
When he returns, he'll have to
give them back to you.
No, the officials here
are not helping!
He's their dad
so it's not kidnapping.
But if I were the one
keeping the girls,
then he could report me.
Everybody says that women
are given preference. But it's not true.
WE WANT THEM ALIVE.
Some days ago, we went
to shoot some scenes
next to the border.
A car started following us,
and then a van.
- You guys went to the slaughterhouse!
- We just wanted to film something.
Camera is rolling...
Candy first!
Little...
Kath...
Fantastic!
Ok, one more time.
Very good, let's go!
What's that car doing there?
We left the place
because we were afraid.
They wanted to scare us.
They stopped just in front of us.
They started making calls,
and the cars didn't have plates.
We realized
we were in real danger.
Because even when we left...
- ...the van followed us.
- They were watching their territory!
But how are we supposed to know?
We just went to the border.
But it's not nice
to live like this.
With the fear of not knowing
if you are the in wrong place...
Fear to disappear from...
from life.
You disappear completely.
These guys take you away...
and nobody notices it.
How can you report it, if the
authorities themselves are part of it?
Who protects us?
Whom can we trust?
Do you dare to come in?
This is our holy ring!
Here we cry and laugh and learn...
An aggressor will want
to take you to a quiet place.
Somewhere...
clandestine, secret.
On this side I use only one finger,
so if you turn...
This way it's easier
to get rid of me.
Press on the eyes
and you'll get rid of anyone.
As a woman it's very important
to be aware of the dangers,
of sexism, of machismo...
how we are perceived as women,
how we are victimized,
and re-victimized.
And that's why it's so important
to feel empowered.
And to say: "Yes, I can.
I can defend myself."
Murderers! Murderers!
You are all murderers!
In the war against the drug trafficking,
it's women who are dying!
We are here to raise awareness
of violent machismo
and against femicide.
Deputy Ana Ferraez,
is proposing a curfew for women
as a measure to prevent femicide!
We are totally against this proposal!
We are not afraid.
We are organized and united
and we will continue fighting.
Thanks.
- I'm talking to Lucha promoters...
- Really!?
- These promoters are very...
- Very what?
very special! The next fight
is very important for me.
I want to be pretty for them.
Even prettier!
Oh my Lord, Christ on the Cross!
And say, wouldn't you like a boyfriend
as small as yourself?
- But why not?!
- I already had one!
- Didn't you like him?
- Oh yes, I fell in love!
But he was very jealous
and I didn't like that.
He wouldn't let me fight because
he said men got crazy about me.
Really?
Was it hard when you broke up?
Yes, of course,
I loved him a lot...
But it was his fault. Now he wants
to come back, but I don't.
And how's your daughter?
Good she broke up with that boy!
Oh yes, he was really bad for her.
My poor little daughter!
But now she's fine.
She's happy now in Mexico City
and found a good man.
- So she's fine.
- She looks very recovered.
- Really?
- Yes, she is very happy!
- And now with her new baby...
- Yes, the baby is on its way.
She is in her fifth month.
She's making me a grandma again.
Let me see.
Come here so everybody knows
that you are coloring my hair.
- It looks like I'm pregnant!
- What a pose!
I wish you all the best!
Everything will be fine.
It was hard when I first started.
You know I have suffered,
and cried too.
I pray to God to keep me
from getting hurt in the ring.
You never know if you'll end up
alright, injured or even... dead.
Many fighters already died
in the ring.
Wait... now.
- Lord, I'm so exhausted!
- Me too!
Now dry your hair...
Wait, I'll get you more towels.
Hold on...
What's up, little thing?
Getting ready to go to the arena.
Making me prettier
than I already am.
You are working for Uber, right?
Could you pick me up?
- Where?
- Here, close to Teto's Car.
- What?! That's too far!
- What?
- It's too far!
- You'll get paid!
I know! But it's far anyway!
They kill and bury down there!
How come I didn't get killed yet?
Because they didn't see you!
I hope you enjoy the evening!
Here we go
with four very strong women!
Can't wait to see this fight!
Long life to women!
With us a great fighter:
Mini Sirenita!
U.S. VISA REQUIREMENTS
For an appointment,
go to Menu and choose Option 1
then Option 1 again for individuals
or Option 2 for families.
- Are you here for the passport photos?
- Yes.
- Please come in.
- Ok, thanks.
Wait, wait...
Good afternoon. Excuse me...
Do you know about a visa lawyer
around here?
No? Ok, thanks.
- How old are you?
- I'm 23.
The visa costs 160 dollars.
- What is your average salary?
- Around 75 dollars per week.
- So around 300 dollars per month. Net?
- Yes.
- My salary.
- Good, only your part.
Well, this salary is considered...
a normal salary in Juarez.
The first appointment could be
in 4 or 5 months.
It takes a long time now.
- Hello?
- What's up?
- The battery is empty.
- Let's have a look.
- Did you open the hood?
- No.
- When did it stop?
- Just right now.
I'll ask a friend who works
in a junk yard. He might have one.
The new ones are expensive.
Around 100 dollars.
- And do they have guarantee?
- Yes. This one lasted quite long.
Did I tell you that I started
the visa application?
Yes, you told me.
Do you know how much it costs?
- I can't open them!
- Ground to ground.
It's around 150-160 dollars.
And you have to pay it
at once, right?
- How much would you risk...
- I don't know.
- ...in a fight?
- In a fight? What kind of fight?
Well... you could bet your hair!
Wow!
Would you do it?
A fight with La Guerrera.
Her mask against your hair.
- That could be an idea...
- And you wouldn't have to borrow money.
And if I win, I take her mask?!
I won't lose my hair!
You take her mask, earn some money,
and get the visa.
You have good chances to win.
But you have to be
well prepared, otherwise...
I'll have to pick up my visa hairless.
Hairless but happy!
You'll need new photos!
Or else they won't recognize you.
- Let me think about it.
- Don't think too much!
It'll work now.
Three, two, one!
Hello! We are back!
You met them already,
but now let's talk to them:
Baby and Little Star! Welcome!
Thanks for inviting us.
Tell us why you are here today.
When is your next fight?
On July 7th we'll be
at the Kiki Romero.
I'll be fighting against
Lady Diamond. She's good but...
- But you'll beat her!
- Sure! There are different levels.
- We will show what we are made of!
- Could you tell us how you started?
- Baby Star started... at home.
- At home!
- Were you beating your sister?
- No! My dad was training me!
- How old are you?
- I'm 16.
So young! However...
it seems common
in Lucha Libre families
to start training children early.
You are neither the first
nor the last one!
Once more, save the date:
July 7th at the Kiki Romero.
One, two, two and a half...
Three!
Go, go!
I won!!!
Should I hang you up here?
Let me try it.
Up you go.
No, no, no.
Give me a tip, sister!
For the fight on the 7th.
Oh, my princess!
- A tip? Start training!
- Besides that!
You must give
your 100% in every fight.
Whether it's the opening fight
or... always.
- I'm just starting.
- You have one year experience!
So what!? You've been fighting
for 11 years and know a lot!
- And why do I know so much?
- Because you train.
- No. Do you know why?
- Why?
- Because I like it and don't complain.
- Me too...
And because I had different trainers.
And because I was training
every day after school.
- But I finish much later!
- No matter what time it was, I went.
Alone or with whomever.
Or I went at night.
To be good. To learn
how to defend myself.
That's what you have to do.
Show some effort or let's go to bed,
we are wasting our time.
Get up.
- You need to train more.
- I know.
Stop thinking
you are not good enough.
I'll always support you.
But I'll be hard with you,
even if you are my sister.
Everybody makes mistakes...
Yes, but family is family.
They'll never turn their back on you.
- But sometimes...
- Even if you make mistakes.
Look at me.
I made mistakes but our family
was always there.
We will never turn our backs on you.
No matter what you do.
We will always be family.
You can try mine
if you let me try yours.
What flavor is it?
- Vanilla and white chocolate.
- Daddy!
Mommy!
husband and wife!
The other hand... May I ?
I always... enjoyed
the time we were together.
At some point
we weren't anymore...
happy.
Together forever!
Now we are separated...
but are fine.
She's happy with you or with me.
- She likes to see us together.
- Yes, I know.
If I would get the chance to go back
to Mexico City, what would you do?
I would feel very sad because...
nobody can replace a mom,
not even a dad.
I would support you, for sure.
But if you commit
to Lucha completely
this would mean that...
I have to take care of our child.
And I know that...
a mother's love...
cannot be...
replaced with anything else.
- Why are you crying?
- No...
Mommy!
HAIR VS MASK
LADY CANDY VS GUERRERA
Hi, mom!
I'm here in El Paso.
And you?
We took it from dad's girlfriend
to text with you.
I send you a heart.
I miss you too, mom.
I need to go to the toilet,
I'll come back.
I love you a lot.
I'm happy I can talk with you.
When will we see each other, mommy?!
You must be prepared
in case a fight goes bad.
We are never prepared for death,
but it's important.
If the final hit comes,
you must know your path.
Where would you go now?
To heaven or to hell?
To heaven...
- Please stop the Lucha Extrema.
- You know I love it, it's my dream.
- Are you crazy?!
- To fight...
Last time they really hurt you
with the neon bulb. You see?!
They hit you with the lamp...
You like to get beaten, right?
If someone wants to beat me,
he has to pay me first!
You don't have a husband!
That's why!
- I'm better alone, without a husband!
- All on your own...
How was your last fight?
Fine...
They kicked me hard!
They kicked me
after I won the fight!
I saw the video.
Mini Sirenita, I hope that
you have trained enough.
Now you are in Ciudad Juarez,
but there's a big fight
in Mexico City on Sunday.
People here love
your courage and attitude.
That's why everybody loves you
and can't wait to see you,
to support you at this big event
in Mexico City.
Thanks for your support,
for your invitation to Mexico City...
God bless you. I send you a hug
and lots of blessings.
Oh Father, we are here in Your presence
and thank You for our lives.
Oh Father, thanks for our lives.
Please take care of Your daughter.
Please take care of her
on her way to Mexico City.
We know she will be fine
because You will be watching her.
She's not alone, You are with her
and protect her, enormous giant.
Take care of her home as well.
Of her mom and her siblings.
Stay with them and bless them.
In the name of the Lord...
Amen.
- Have a safe travel.
- Thank you.
- I love you a lot.
- I love you too.
Take care of yourself
and your daughter.
I'm happy
you follow your dream.
Don't forget us.
Take care, will you?
Everything will be fine.
You are a warrior!
And a fighter!
God bless you.
Remember that your mom
is always praying for you.
And a mom's prayer
is very important.
Don't forget it. And thank God every day
for having your mom.
Yes, stand up.
Very good!
Great! Now your head...
Bring your head up.
Nice!
You look so great, hottie!
- Should I try it on?
- Please.
Better use some spray, please.
I'm an expert with masks!
I really like it.
Let me pull it up...
So...
Perfect. This glue is very good.
The mask is gorgeous!
I can't see anything!
Welcome to the Kiki Romero,
in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua!
Presenting you the youngest member
of a great Lucha dynasty!
Little Star!
And here she is!
Baby... Star!
Eight, nine...
Go go go!
The last one!
One more, one more!
Well done!
Keep going, come!
Like this, very good!
Feel it! Great, go on!
Up, up, up!
- How's the tuna?
- Amazing!
- But I prefer it with ketchup.
- You're crying... What's wrong?
- Because she's...
- I'm sorry! Does it hurt?
I just gently...
Your Hulk needs some more training!
Hi, Vicky!
How are you?
- What happened to you?!
- A pan hit my face.
Let me see...
Show me...
- Is your nose crooked?
- Yes, a bit...
- Did you get your passport?
- Yes, just today.
- Very good!
- Like this!
The Lucha ID
helped me to get it.
I got it faster.
- It looks like I am cross-eyed!
- It is always like that!
I went to a visa lawyer.
It's always really crowded.
You need to go very early
to get an appointment.
For tomorrow there are only
two free slots.
- So I need to be there really early.
- I can wake you up at 5 am.
Well, I'm leaving,
I'm really tired.
Bye, I'm going to bed.
Hi, mommy.
We are on vacation,
we are in Juarez, mom!
We're at Peter Pipper Pizza,
close to your place.
Hello?
Hello?
Hi, sweetie!
How are you?
Should I pick you up?
Now?
I'm sorry...
Hey where are you?
Where is "here"?
Dazha?
Where are you?
I don't understand.
Sorry?
In the purple house?
Which purple house?
I'm sorry...
It's not this one. She said
something about a purple house...
I'm sorry...
Here they are!
My beauties!
And your daddy?
- Drinking.
- Is he drinking?
Oh boy...
Come here my pretty girls!
You smell so good!
Look at you!
Such a cool girl!
My cute little thing!
You are so big!
Their father hadn't answered my calls
for the last 6 or 7 months.
And then last Saturday
I could finally speak with the girls.
But not because of him,
but because of his new partner.
She... she was my friend
and now she's with him.
I could speak to the girls
on her phone.
And finally, we met.
I don't want to...
- Take them out of their environment?
- ...but I want an agreement.
Because they are growing up
and I'm missing a lot.
I'm trying to get my visa.
I was looking for advice
from someone experienced like you.
I want to know
if I should go to trial.
Authorities and society must hear
our demand for justice
to end this wave of murders
in Mexico.
Isabel Cabanillas
was murdered in Juarez.
She was an activist of "Daughters
of the Factory Mothers".
Stop murders!
Stop femicides!
This is our daily life: we are not safe
on the streets at any time.
The young woman was shot twice.
First in the head, then in the chest.
This caused reactions on the streets,
protestors are asking for justice.
We ask all women to get organized
in their districts, schools,
with family and friends, at work.
Let's create a solidarity network
to look out for each other!
Gender violence is any
physical or psychological violence
against people because of their gender,
and has a negative impact
on their identities and social
well-being. That's why we are here!
One person is killed in Mexico
every two and a half hours
because of being
a woman or trans woman.
And these crimes
are mostly not punished!
And what can we do?!
- Abolish patriarchy!
- Abolish patriarchy!
We won't let anybody trample on us!
We won't let anybody humiliate us!
This shout comes from us, from Juarez.
And I want you to shout with me!
- Because they took them alive!
- We want them back alive!
Thank you, Juarez!
I'm a fighter!
And my name is... Baby Star!
Last call for passengers
to Mexico City.
Please go to gate 25.
Have a nice trip!
Tonight:
Mask against Hair!
The challenger,
the Little Golden One:
Lady... Candy!
Candy! Candy!
Candy! Candy!
And there she is,
losing her mask:
La Guerrera!
And the winner:
Lady... Lady Candy!