What is The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas?
The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1995
- Studios
- ITVS
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by ITVS. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Armed Mayan Indians declared war on the government in 1994, revealing a hidden side of Mexico.”
- features in-depth interviews with members of the EZLN
- explores the demands for land and Indian autonomy
- focuses on heavy historical and political themes
Watch it if you want to learn about the 1994 uprising in Chiapas through documentary interviews.
The film deals with armed conflict, war, and political struggles.
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What is the film about?
It is a documentary about armed Mayan Indians declaring war on the government and seizing towns in Chiapas in 1994.
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1995.
Who is featured in the documentary?
The documentary features in-depth interviews with people from the EZLN, including Subcommandante Marcos.
What did the Zapatista Army of National Liberation demand?
They demanded land, public services, and Indian autonomy, including the right to communally own and farm land.
What genre is the film?
The film is a documentary with a runtime of one hour.
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