Director Chava Cartas is back with the suspenseful film Facing El Chapo on Netflix. The project is inspired by true events. Facing El Chapo landed on the Netflix Top 10 chart next to Blood Sacrifice, while My Brilliant Career also surged on the viewing service.

Recent coverage of the release highlights the true story behind the movie. Coverage also details El Chapo's life in a Supermax prison. Cartas, who formerly directed Counterattack, returned with the thriller. Outlets such as Yahoo, Yardbarker, and Netflix offered insights examining the real events fueling the story.