This is a film that documents the struggle of the people of Chiapas to reclaim their land and rights that were promised to them by the Mexican Constitution. Their land is full of natural resources, such as oil and precious wood. Their belief that they have a right to their land initiated a revolution. This is a brief overview of their struggle and conflict in Chiapas Mexico. Produced by Native Forest Network, Eastern North American Resource Center.
Type: DocumentaryLength: 26 minutes
Year: 1998
Audio Language: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English
Themes: Environment/Geography, Mexico, Social Movements/Resistance
Director(s): Bran Taylor
