The Uprising of Dignity - The Zapatista Movement in Chiapas / Mexico

The Uprising of Dignity
The Zapatista Movement in Chiapas / Mexico
On the first of January 1994 - under the motto „Ya Basta!" - „Enough!" - thousands of indigenous men and women occupied seven cities in the southern Mexican state Chiapas.The Zapatistas (named after the revolutionary Emilio Zapata (1879-1919)) fought a two week armed struggle against corruption, racism, and repression. Since then they have used peaceful civilian means to improve the living conditions of the population. The Zapatistas occupied areas owned by large landowners, divided the land between thousands of families and have been building autonomous civil structures ever since.
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) rebellion was for land rights, health, education, freedom, democracy, peace and justice. The Zapatista movement does not seek to take control of the state. Instead the organisation demanded a profound democratisation of the whole country and a rejection of neoliberal economic policy. The local and national political leaders are still reacting with miltary force, repression and disinformaion campaigns. The EZLN sees its rebellion in a global context, and in 1996 called for the formation of an "International of Hope" in order to fight together with other movements for a solidary society and the preservation of nature.
In 2005, the EZLN launched its latest initiative („The Other Campaign"), the objectives being a new constitution for Mexico and the strengthening of the global resistance to capitalism. In a long term mobilization independent organizations are to build an extra-parliamentary alliance in order to create a new left and anti-capitalist alternative.
The documentary provides an introduction to the topic, insights into the self-administering structures in the areas of health, education, agriculture and collective work, as well as an explanation of the Zapatista politics. Thirdly, the difficulties are discussed - both within the movement as well as in relation to the government. Contributions are made from scientists, human rights activists and journalists and particularly from women and men from the roots of the Zapatista movement.
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DVD 65 min. - Germany / Mexico 2007 / 2016
Original with subtitles in English

[@kairo7226]

Solidarity from Asia! Viva Zapata!

[@ezlnacteal]

EZLN Vive!

[@josephalvarez805]

I am studying the socio-economic movements from around the world, in order to understand and implement similar tactics with others of like mind. I think this documentary reflects the passion and hard work the zapatistas contribute to their communities.

[@mikeholloway2625]

A few well chosen words and the will to do right thing makes for a free society. Such a simple idea... and the only way to live and die well in peace and contentment. It makes me feel better knowing that my own struggles back in the day in Chiapas helped bring hope to so many people. God bless you all and thank you...

[@paypiggrandson233]

Esto fue maravilloso, gracias. Viva el pueblo, la tierra y su libertad!

[@sosolu7998]

thanks for the english subtitles!!

[@muharremdemirdis7622]

Wonderful. I want to live with yours...

[@josephalvarez805]

Thank you so much for posting this very poignant piece of the human experience.

[@vladimirrebic1554]

We need zapatista and komandante marcos im all countrya off the world

[@jaimepina6385]

Nadie Habla de los Europeos metidos en el Movimiento Zapatista y de ahí el uso de los Pasamontañas

[@rebecatamayo3545]

Donde obtengo esta information

[@anewparadigmnow]

THANK YOU! GRACIAS! WOKOLOVAL!

[@mixtecjaguar9824]

Los zapatistas son Tzeltal y Tojolabal Mayas. Los MESTIZOS no Les gustan identificarlos como tal, por que???

[@theleopardsociety4845]

How do I buy some Zapatista boots???

[@mixtecjaguar9824]

Who are the zapatistas??? They are Tzeltal-Mayas and Tojolabal-Mayas, MESTIZOs/hispanics don't like to identify them by their ethnic identity, rather, the political use of the word "Zapatistas". I guess it's easier to digest.