A Place Called Chiapas (1998)

"Inside the world's first postmodern revolution"Movie
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A Place Called Chiapas
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StarringRafael Sebastián Guillén VicenteSamuel Ruiz GarcíaJavier Elorriaga
DirectorNettie Wild
WritersNettie Wild
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NR 1 hr 33 minFeb 20th, 1998Documentary
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 20th, 1998
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 17th, 2005 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$891,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$229,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:ONF | NFB
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