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A Place Called Chiapas

7.219981h 33mMovieDocumentary

In 1994, the Zapatista National Liberation Army, made up of impoverished Mayan Indians from the state of Chiapas, took over five towns and 500 ranches in southern Mexico. The government deployed its troops and at least 145 people died in…

DirectorNettie Wild
WritersNettie Wild·Manfred Becker
ProducersNettie Wild·Betsy Carson

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nettie Wild

RV
Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente
Self (as Subcomandante Marcos)
SG
Samuel Ruiz García
Self
JE
Javier Elorriaga
Self
JK
Jorge Kanter
Self
GI
Gonzalo Ituarte Icario
Self

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A Place Called Chiapas — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Place Called Chiapas?

A Place Called Chiapas is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Place Called Chiapas on Netflix?

No, A Place Called Chiapas is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

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No, A Place Called Chiapas isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

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A Place Called Chiapas is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.