Zapatista(1999)
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.
Zapatista (1999) is a documentary and history film directed by Benjamin Eichert, released on October 7, 1999 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Edward James Olmos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Javier Elorriaga and Zack De La Rocha. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Benjamin Eichert
- Producers:
- Ståle Sandberg, Benjamin Eichert, Osiris Castañeda
- Cinematographer:
- Rick Rowley
- Production:
- Big Noise
- Status:
- Released
Zapatista (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Zapatista before you stream it.
Zapatista Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward James Olmos
as Narrator (voice)
- Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente
Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente
as Self - EZLN Spokesperson (as Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos)
- Javier Elorriaga
Javier Elorriaga
as Self - National Coordinator, FZLN
Zack De La Rocha
as Self - Lead Singer, Rage Against the Machine
- Marina Patrícia Jimenez
Marina Patrícia Jimenez
as Self - Center for Human Rights, Chiapas
Noam Chomsky
as Self - Professor, MIT
- Vivian Stromberg
Vivian Stromberg
as Self - Director, MADRE
- Karen Parker
Karen Parker
as Self - Attorney, Humanitarian Law Project
Daryl Hannah
as Narrator (voice)
Medea Benjamin
as Self - Co-Director, Global Exchange
- Blase Bonpane
Blase Bonpane
as Self - Director, Office of the Americas
Mumia Abu-Jamal
as Self (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Benjamin Eichert, produced by Ståle Sandberg, Benjamin Eichert and Osiris Castañeda.
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Zapatista Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Zapatista – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zapatista online?
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Zapatista (1999) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Zapatista?
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The main cast of Zapatista (1999) includes Edward James Olmos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Javier Elorriaga, Zack De La Rocha and Marina Patrícia Jimenez. The film was directed by Benjamin Eichert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zapatista released?
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Zapatista was released on October 7, 1999 and runs for 56m.
Is Zapatista worth watching?
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Zapatista (1999) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Zapatista?
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Yes. The official Zapatista trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.