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A Place Called Chiapas (1998)

  
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As a result of Mexico's ratification of the 1994 NAFTA treaty, many Mayan Indian farmers saw their livelihoods destroyed by cheap imported corn and were forced into poverty. Eventually, their protests against the government to save their land swelled into the violent and ongoing Zapatista rebellion. Hear from peasants, rebels and people on both sides of the conflict in this compelling and eye-opening documentary. 92 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: Spanish and English; Subtitles: English. In English and Spanish with English subtitles.
 
SKU: D74099
$29.99
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Category:
Documentary
Director:
Nettie Wild
Rated:
NR
Color:
Color
Format: 
DVD Widescreen
Closed Captioned:
 No
Cast:  Marcos , Samuel Ruiz Garcia
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