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A Place Called Chiapas

Inside the world's first postmodern revolution

★ 7.0 (10 votes) | 1998 | 1h 33m
Documentary
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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date February 20, 1998
  • Budget $891,000
  • Revenue $229,000
  • Production ONF | NFB

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