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A Place Called Chiapas 1998 Directed by Nettie Wild

Inside the world's first postmodern revolution

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.

Production Countries Canada , Mexico
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Spanish
Gnere Documentary
Production Company ONF | NFB
Budget $891,000
Revenue $229,000
Release Date 20 February 1998
93 mins