The Last Right

In Mexico, a private investigator specializes in escorting grieving families through the labyrinthine and often corrupt legal system to find the bodies of their missing loved ones. This documentary follows a particular case where the investigator is hired by a family desperate to find their missing son, navigating the dangerous realities of organized crime and official indifference.

The Last Right received critical acclaim for its unflinching look at the complexities of grief, corruption, and the search for justice in Mexico. Reviewers praised its intimate and observational style, highlighting its ability to capture the emotional toll on families while exposing the systemic failures that perpetuate violence and disappearances.

• Praised for its deeply empathetic portrayal of families seeking closure.

• Commended for its sharp critique of Mexico's systemic failures in addressing disappearances.

• Lauded for its intimate and observational filmmaking style that immerses the viewer in the investigation.

Google audience: Audiences found the documentary to be a powerful and moving experience, highlighting its raw honesty and the compelling nature of the central investigation. Many were struck by the emotional depth and the critical insights it offered into a pressing social issue.

Won awards at various film festivals including the Tribeca Film Festival (Best Director) and Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (Special Jury Prize).

Director Luke Lorentzen was present for many of the emotionally charged moments by posing as a family friend, allowing him to gain intimate access that might not have been possible otherwise.