Where to Watch Zapatista (1999) in the US

What it's about

Jan. 1 1994: The Day the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went in effect. A few minutes after midnight in Southeastern Mexico, several thousand Indian soldiers take over half the state of Chiapas, declaring a war against global corporate power and for humanity. They call themselves the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN). Zapatista is the definitive look at the uprising in Chiapas. it is the story of the Mayan peasant uprising, 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 standstill and transformed Mexican culture and international political cultural forever. Transcribed from back of VHS box.

Cast and crew

Director

Benjamin Eichert, Rick Rowley, Staale Sandberg

Starring

Mumia Abu-Jamal, Medea Benjamin, Blase Bonpane

Details

Release date

Oct 7, 1999

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

1 win

Where to Watch Zapatista (1999) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Zapatista in the United States?

Zapatista is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Cineverse, Fandor, and Philo (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on FlixHouse (HD) and Kanopy. Rent the movie on FlixFling and Prime Video.

Can I stream Zapatista or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Cineverse, Fandor, and Philo (HD). Rent the movie on FlixFling and Prime Video.

Can I watch Zapatista for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on FlixHouse (HD) and Kanopy.