And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself

Overview

In 1914, the legendary Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa seizes an unconventional opportunity to fund his fight against Porfirio Díaz's forces by inviting film studios to document his real-life battles. Intrigued by this bold idea, the Mutual Film Corporation, led by producer D.W. Griffith, dispatches filmmaker Frank Thayer to strike a deal with Villa. As they navigate the intersection of cinema and revolution, the stakes rise, blending the excitement of war with the emerging world of film.