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February 2003



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Mexican Revolution


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


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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