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Rebels of the South, The Get Details and Purchasing Info
Juan Ramon Aupart Cisneros
Documentary 63 minutes 1992
With English subtitles
A documentary about the followers of rebel leader Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution, integrating archival footage and historical background with interviews conducted in 1980 with surviving Zapatista veterans, most of whom have since died. They describe the dismal conditions of the indigenous workers on Morelo's sugar plantations prior to the Revolution, and recount their personal experiences of guerrilla warfare.
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Villista to the Bone Get Details and Purchasing Info
Juan Ramon Aupart Cisneros
Documentary 60 minutes 1999
With English subtitles
Among the many leaders of the Mexican Revolution, Pancho Villa is simultaneously the most revered and reviled. This documentary provides an in-depth view of the Revolution as it was fought in Chihuahua. Local scholars, veterans, and residents who lived through the Revolution describe the rise of villismo as a political force, and provide anecdotes about Villa's infamous temper and legendary womanizing.
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Atenco:The Machete Rebellion! Get Details and Purchasing Info
Greg Berger, Adan Xicohtencatl and Constantino Miranda
Documentary 30 minutes 2002
With English subtitles
Details the evolution of the town's struggle into a national, and eventually international movement. During the struggle, the residents of Atenco declared their municipality an autonomous zone, asserting their right to control local affairs such as health care, education, resource management, and in the execution of democratic elections. After a resounding victory, residents reflect on the meaning of their victory for themselves and for the world.
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