Transforming Terror: Documentary Poetics in Lourdes Portillo's Señorita Extraviada (2001) (original) (raw)

This paper explores how Lourdes Portillo's documentary 'Señorita Extraviada' challenges traditional narratives surrounding feminicide in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. By disrupting the conflation of gender with biological sex and addressing the broader structural violence faced by women, the documentary aims to transform the perception of its subjects and incite political action. Portillo's work has gained significant visibility and acclaim, serving as a platform for raising awareness about human rights abuses and the systemic violence against women in border regions.