Agoura Hills, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/07/2014 -- Global Genesis Group is proud to announce that they have acquired the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the award-winning feature film "Los Traficantes". The film won the "People's Choice" Award at the Sabaoth International Film Festival in Milan Italy (2013) and also won the "Best Foreign Film" Award at the Burbank International Film Festival (2013). Charles Morris Jr., Head of Development and Acquisitions for Global Genesis Group said, "GGG is thrilled to be promoting this masterful story of the fall of a powerful drug dealer who finds hope in the ashes of his darkness and despair."
Los Traficantes is a drama based on the true story of Esteban Mendoza. The film reveals how Esteban, the former leader of a Tijuana drug cartel, found his faith and redemption while serving a 33 year sentence inside La Mesa Federal Prison, the most corrupt prison in all of Mexico. World Magazine said about the movie, "From 2006 to 2012, drug-related violence has killed more than 60,000 people, terrorized towns, and corrupted politicians. But the film Los Traficantes tells a hopeful story amid all the sorrow."
Los Traficantes was produced by Kurt Tuffendsam through his company Mission Rise, Inc., and directed by Adam Watson, in his feature film debut. Regarding the positive effects the film's message imparts, Producer Kurt Tuffendsam said, "Millions have been affected by drug abuse and the drug trade in Mexico. This movie gives audiences the chance to see how one man's story can inspire a movement for change."
About Global Genesis Group
Global Genesis Group's core business is the production and distribution of Television series, Feature Films & merchandising as well as creating and developing its own original IP's to generate merchandising and sponsorship opportunities globally. Global Genesis Group is a full service Production, Distribution, Sponsorship & Merchandising company.
About Mission Rise, Inc.
Mission Rise, Inc. is a socially conscious production company that desires to make movies that bring hope to all humanity; movies that are honest and relatable, inspiring transformation through exemplary stories of faith, sacrifice, and perseverance. Mission Rise Inc. is a CA registered 501c3 non-profit based in Pasadena, California.
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