Zapatista
Synopsis
"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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Zapatista! Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-09-27
Top Cast
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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
Blase Bonpane
Self - Director, Office of the Americas
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Self (voice)
Geronimo Pratt
Self (voice)
Jacqueline Soohen
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Austin)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Eichert, Rick Rowley, Ståle Sandberg
- Original Title
- Zapatista
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Big Noise
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Eichert, Rick Rowley, Ståle Sandberg
Benjamin Eichert, Rick Rowley, Ståle Sandberg
Paul McNulty, Joulie Wheler, Malcolm Sweeney
Benjamin Eichert, Rick Rowley, Ståle Sandberg, Osiris Castañeda
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Eichert
Director
Rick Rowley
Director
Ståle Sandberg
Director
Benjamin Eichert
Producer
Rick Rowley
Producer
Ståle Sandberg
Producer
Osiris Castañeda
Producer
Paul McNulty
Editor
Joulie Wheler
Editor
Malcolm Sweeney
Editor
Benjamin Eichert
Director of Photography
Rick Rowley
Director of Photography
Ståle Sandberg
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zapatista
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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?
The principal cast of Zapatista includes Edward James Olmos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Javier Elorriaga, Zack De La Rocha, Marina Patrícia Jimenez.
When was Zapatista released and how long is it?
Zapatista was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 56m.