A Place Called Chiapas

A Place Called Chiapas

"Inside the world's first postmodern revolution"

7.0/101h 33m1998
A Place Called Chiapas

Overview

In 1994, the Zapatista National Liberation Army, made up of impoverished Mayan Indians from the state of Chiapas, took over five towns and 500 ranches in southern Mexico. The government deployed its troops and at least 145 people died in the ensuing battle. Filmmaker Nettie Wild travelled to the country's jungle canyons to film the elusive and fragile life of this uprising.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Additional Information

Original Title:A Place Called Chiapas
Original Language:English
Status:Released
Budget:$891,000
Revenue:$229,000

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