Part 3 – Prison
In San Salvador , El Salvador 3220 km of Los Angeles ‘ Eighteen street ‘ , there is a gang known as “18 “and reign over their territory as an armed militia. In the mid 90’s , thousands of Salvadoran who lived illegally in the U.S. were deported to their homeland . Some brought LA gang culture with their back to a country ravaged by poverty and awash with weapons was . Organizing support for gang members in need, conducting an endless vendetta against its enemies, ” 18 ” going to help El Salvador one of the most violent and crime -ridden countries in the world. 18 With a Bullet , follows the life of this notorious Central American gang for six months . By the end of the film are the majority who were followed as Slappy , Sochi , and the 18- year old Travieso – in prison , with long sentences for their crimes .
This doc does not tell you much about the gang of “18” and its history. Its more like a reality show, centered around one gang member, Duke, his wife and kids. The prison in El Salvador doesn’t seem so bad; the guys get to party, smoke drugs and receive visits from their families, and other gang members twice a week.To me, these guys acted like little boys, not grown men. Definitly not what I was expecting.
This is absolutely unbelievable that this gang hasnt been fully taken out yet, seeing as they are located in Los Angeles.
This is absolutely unbelievable that this gang hasnt been fully taken out yet, seeing as they are located in Los Angeles.
This documentary is about how the gang migrated to El Salvador, in South America. All these gang members are in El Salvador.
This documentary is about how the gang migrated to El Salvador, in South America. All these gang members are in El Salvador.