Director Chava Cartas is back with the action thriller Facing El Chapo on Netflix. The movie is based on true events. Facing El Chapo landed on the Netflix Top 10 chart next to Blood Sacrifice, while My Brilliant Career also climbed up the streaming platform.

Recent coverage of the release highlights the true story behind the film. Articles also outlines El Chapo's life in a Supermax prison. Cartas, who formerly directed Counterattack, delivered the thriller. Outlets such as Yahoo, Yardbarker, and Netflix offered insights looking into the real events behind the project.