Zapatista (1999)

Cast

• Edward James Olmos - Narrator (voice)
• Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente - Self - EZLN Spokesperson (as Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos)
• Javier Elorriaga - Self - National Coordinator, FZLN
• Zack De La Rocha - Self - Lead Singer, Rage Against the Machine
• Marina Patrícia Jimenez - Self - Center for Human Rights, Chiapas
• Noam Chomsky - Self - Professor, MIT
• Vivian Stromberg - Self - Director, MADRE
• Karen Parker - Self - Attorney, Humanitarian Law Project
• Daryl Hannah - Narrator (voice)
• Medea Benjamin - Self - Co-Director, Global Exchange

Themes

Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice

Keywords

guerrilla warfare, mexico, rape, civil war, human rights, political corruption, government corruption, corrupt system, 1990s, peasant army, zapatista, indigenous mexicans, military uprising, maya

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zapatista about?

"Zapatista" is the definitive look at the uprising in Chiapas. It is the story of a Mayan peasant rebellion armed with sticks and their word against a first world military. It is the story of a global movement that has fought 175,000 federal troops to a stand still and transformed Mexican and international political culture forever.

Who directed Zapatista?

Zapatista was directed by Benjamin Eichert, Rick Rowley, Ståle Sandberg.

Who stars in Zapatista?

Zapatista stars Edward James Olmos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Javier Elorriaga, Zack De La Rocha, Marina Patrícia Jimenez, Noam Chomsky.

How long is Zapatista?

Zapatista has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).

What genre is Zapatista?

Zapatista is a Documentary, History film.

Where was Zapatista produced?

Zapatista was produced in Mexico, United States of America.

What are the themes of Zapatista?

The themes of Zapatista include: Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice.