A Place Called Chiapas

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  • Genre(s):Documentary
  • Release year: 1998
  • Running time: 93 min
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.read more

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.

Original Release

02/20/1998

US Release

02/20/1998

Cast

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Directors

Nettie Wild

Writers

Nettie Wild, Manfred Becker

Cast

Producers

Editors

Manfred Becker

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