Where to watch Zapatista in Mexico
Zapatista isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Mexico right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
About Zapatista
Zapatista is a 1999 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Benjamin Eichert, Rick Rowley and Ståle Sandberg, starring Edward James Olmos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente and Javier Elorriaga. It has a runtime of 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Zapatista in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Zapatista trailer
Overview
"Zapatista" is the definitive look at the uprising in Chiapas. It is the story of a Mayan peasant rebellion 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 stand still and transformed Mexican and international political culture forever.
Top cast
Edward James Olmos
Narrator (voice)
Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente
Self - EZLN Spokesperson (as Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos)
Javier Elorriaga
Self - National Coordinator, FZLN
Zack De La Rocha
Self - Lead Singer, Rage Against the Machine
Marina Patrícia Jimenez
Self - Center for Human Rights, Chiapas
Noam Chomsky
Self - Professor, MIT
Vivian Stromberg
Self - Director, MADRE
Karen Parker
Self - Attorney, Humanitarian Law Project
Daryl Hannah
Narrator (voice)
Medea Benjamin
Self - Co-Director, Global Exchange
Blase Bonpane
Self - Director, Office of the Americas
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Self (voice)
Geronimo Pratt
Self (voice)
Jacqueline Soohen
Narrator (voice)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Zapatista in Mexico?+
Zapatista is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Zapatista on Netflix?+
Zapatista is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.
How long is Zapatista?+
Zapatista has a runtime of 56 minutes (56 minutes).
Who stars in Zapatista?+
Zapatista stars Edward James Olmos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Javier Elorriaga, Zack De La Rocha and Marina Patrícia Jimenez.
When did Zapatista come out?+
Zapatista is a 1999 movie directed by Benjamin Eichert, Rick Rowley and Ståle Sandberg.
What genre is Zapatista?+
Zapatista is Documentary and History film.
Who directed Zapatista?+
Zapatista was directed by Benjamin Eichert, Rick Rowley and Ståle Sandberg.
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