CARACOLES: NEW PATHS OF RESISTANCE

42 minutes

Director: Chiapas Media Project

Country: Mexico

Year: 2003

Language: Spanish (English Subtitles)

Overview:

This is a celebration of the death of the “Aguascalientes” and the birth of the Caracoles and the Good Government Assemblies. Zapatista leaders discuss how changes will affect internal political and economic processes, gender relations, and their relationship to international civil society. The video is an open call to join the Zapatista communities in their struggle for recognition of their autonomy and in their fight against neo-liberal economic policies and globalization.

Previewing Activities

• Have you ever heard of the Zapatistas?
• What do you know about the resistance movements in Mexico?
• What was “Aguascalientes”?

Post-viewing Activities

• What did you think of when you saw the “Commandantes”
• What was most interesting to you about the gathering the Zapatistas had?
• What was you impression of the ideals of the Zapatistas?

How to Borrow this Video:

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