A Place Called Chiapas

A Place Called Chiapas

1998
1h 33min

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.

A Place Called Chiapas

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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.
    Released
    2/20/1998
    Runtime
    1h 33min
    Director
    Budget
    $891,000
    Revenue
    $229,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    ONF | NFB
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