Zapatista - 1999

"Zapatista" is the definitive look at the uprising in Chiapas. It is the story of a Mayan peasant rebellion armed with sticks and their word against a first world military. It is the story of a global movement that has fought 175,000 federal troops to a stand still and transformed Mexican and international political culture forever.

56min
1999
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.5/10

Cast

Edward James Olmos profile pictureEdward James OlmosNarrator (voice)
Noam Chomsky profile pictureNoam ChomskySelf - Professor, MIT
Daryl Hannah profile pictureDaryl HannahNarrator (voice)
Medea Benjamin profile pictureMedea BenjaminSelf - Co-Director, Global Exchange
Mumia Abu-Jamal profile pictureMumia Abu-JamalSelf (voice)

About Zapatista

Zapatista Overview

"Zapatista" is the definitive look at the uprising in Chiapas. It is the story of a Mayan peasant rebellion armed with sticks and their word against a first world military. It is the story of a global movement that has fought 175,000 federal troops to a stand still and transformed Mexican and international political culture forever.

Runtime: 56min

Extra details

Original Title: Zapatista
Original Language: English
Directed By: Rick Rowley
Production Companies
Big Noise