Spring of the Vanishing, the powerful new documentary from filmmaker Andrew Glazer, will be available to rent or buy on VOD beginning April 14, 2026. The film tells a deeply personal and unsettling true story of disappearance, corruption, and one mother’s determination to find answers amid a conspiracy of silence.
A Story Rooted in Real Events
The documentary centers on Jorge Dominguez, an 18-year-old U.S.-born teenager who vanished in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, during a 2018 military operation. He was one of dozens of people reported missing during that time, as allegations grew around a U.S.-trained Mexican special forces unit accused of carrying out forced disappearances.
At the heart of the story is Jorge’s mother, Maria Elena Dominguez, whose search for her son becomes the emotional core of the film. Through her strength and persistence, Spring of the Vanishing shines a light on the pain endured by families still searching for loved ones who never returned home.
A Human Story Behind the Headlines
While the film explores larger issues of violence, power, and accountability, it never loses sight of the people most affected. Through interviews, archival footage, and on-the-ground reporting, Glazer builds a clear and compelling picture of what happened – and why these stories matter. The result is both investigative and deeply personal, giving audiences a chance to connect with a tragedy that too often goes unseen.
The film had its World Premiere at the prestigious Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2025 and received an 8/10 from Film Threat.
About the Filmmaker
Andrew Glazer is an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist. He recently directed and produced the feature documentary “Bad Hombres” for Showtime about the world’s only binational professional sports team. Before founding Mission Critical Productions, he was a leader of The New York Times video unit producing high-profile news and feature short-form documentaries; was senior producer on the team that launched VICE News; and spent seven years as an investigative producer for iconic reporter Dan Rather at his weekly cable news magazine, Dan Rather Reports. He was nominated for three Emmys and won in 2010 for an investigation revealing how Iran had been evading US sanctions.
With Spring of the Vanishing, Andrew Glazer brings a gritty, thoughtful and measured approach to difficult subject matter. His focus on the people at the center of the story gives the film its emotional weight, while his reporting helps uncover a larger truth. It’s the kind of documentary that stays with you long after it ends.
Where to Watch
Spring of the Vanishing will be available to rent or buy on VOD beginning April 14, 2026, on major digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play, and Vimeo on Demand. Please visit https://geni.us/springofthevanishing for links to watch.
