Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, infamous for his escape from prison, is the subject of these true crime documentaries.

Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, infamous for his escape from prison, is the subject of these true crime documentaries.

The Fall of El Chapo (True Crime Documentary) | Real Stories Angus Macqueen and Guillermo Galdos attempt what the combined forces of the US and Mexican governments failed to do for 13 years – to track down Joaquin Guzman, one of the most wanted men in the world. Guzman, known as ‘El Chapo’ or ‘Shorty’ was head of the most powerful drugs cartel in history. To some, he is a revolutionary hero and a latter-day Robin Hood, the powerful peasant who looks after his people. To others, he is Public Enemy No. 1, the first since Al Capone, on the run for over a decade. Forbes Magazine has labelled him one of the richest and most powerful men on earth. All this time over 80,000 mexicans have been murdered. The filmmakers quixotic journey, fuelled by the specially composed songs of Jackson Scott, takes them from the streets of Chicago into his forbidden heartland in the Mexican Golden Triangle, telling his astonishing life story along the way. The film ends up in a world where few outsiders have ever been and basic truths behind the “war on drugs” emerge as they get ever closer to this “legendary” figure. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs From The Legend of Shorty Content licensed from TwoFour. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu

El Chapo & Sean Penn: Bungle in the Jungle is a behind-the-scenes look inside that ill-fated rendezvous among Penn, El Chapo and actress Kate Del Castillo and will reveal who orchestrated the meeting and the identities of the two mystery men traveling with Penn. Plus, find out the shocking details behind Penn’s widely criticized Rolling Stone article and what the real motive was for Castillo to set up a meeting that could have led to both her and Penn’s deaths. Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Content licensed from [Quiver Entertainment]. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com If you loved this film, Real Stories has hundreds more full-length documentaries, click the link to enjoy: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu

What does it take to become one of the most powerful and feared figures in the world? This documentary tells the extraordinary story of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the mastermind behind the Sinaloa Cartel. From humble beginnings in rural Mexico to controlling a drug empire that rivaled multinational corporations like Amazon, this is a tale of ambition, strategy, and ruthless efficiency. El Chapo wasn’t just a drug lord; he was a brilliant, if dangerous, CEO. With an eye for logistics and innovation, he turned the global drug trade into a streamlined operation, using tunnels, submarines, and secret routes to move massive quantities of cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine across borders. His business sense allowed him to build a multibillion-dollar empire while staying ahead of law enforcement for decades. This gripping documentary reveals how Guzmán’s cartel dominated the market by diversifying products and eliminating competitors in brutal ways. It explores how he evaded capture through cunning escapes, including his infamous prison break, and why he became a figure both feared and mythologized. But behind the power and wealth lies a trail of violence, corruption, and lives devastated by addiction. This is the story of how one man reshaped the illegal drug trade—and the global consequences of his actions. With insights into his rise, his methods, and his eventual downfall, this is a real-life saga that goes beyond the headlines. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com