A Place Called Chiapas
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.
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A Place Called Chiapas
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 20, 1998
Runtime
1h 33m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
A Place Called Chiapas
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Nettie Wild
Budget
$891,000
Revenue
$229,000
Description
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.
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Crew
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