A Place Called Chiapas
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary that examines the politics of the revolution in the Mexican state of Chiapas, one of the poorest regions in the country, that began after the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement in January of 1994. The Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN), led by the mysterious revolu
Cast & Crew
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Nettie Wild
Director
Samuel Ruiz Garcia
Manfred Becker
Editor
Manfred Becker
Screenplay
Betsy Carson
Producer
Joseph Danza
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Place Called Chiapas
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Distribution Company
Zeitgeist Films
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 33m
Synopsis
Documentary that examines the politics of the revolution in the Mexican state of Chiapas, one of the poorest regions in the country, that began after the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement in January of 1994. The Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN), led by the mysterious revolutionary Commander Marcos, took over 500 ranches in the region and were promptly surrounded by 30,000 Mexican troops resulting in a stand-off.
Director
Nettie Wild
Director
Cast
Samuel Ruiz Garcia
Crew
Manfred Becker
Editor
Manfred Becker
Screenplay
Betsy Carson
Producer
Joseph Danza
Music
Salvador Ferreras
Music
Celso Machado
Music
Laurence Mollerup
Music
Velcrow Ripper
Sound
Jesus Sanchez Padilla
Sound
Kirk Tougas
Producer
Kirk Tougas
Director Of Photography
Nettie Wild
Director Of Photography
Nettie Wild
Screenplay
Nettie Wild
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Place Called Chiapas
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Distribution Company
Zeitgeist Films
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 33m
