Human face of migrant rescuer ‘Desert Angel’ shown in documentary at San Diego Int’l Film Fest

Rafael is a local hero doing work deeply important for San Diego and it is wonderful to be able to share his life, work and ...

‘Desert Angel’ documentary shows ‘the heart and soul of someone who doesn’t want to stop helping’

Filmmaker Vincent DeLuca shares the story of Rafael Larraenza and his Angeles del Desierto organization, conducting search and rescue operations along the U.S.-Mexico border for the past 25 years.