It's been several years since I saw "Zapatista!" but it came up in conversation last night, so I thought I'd share. The documentary delves into the world of the Zapatistas, an indigenous tribe in Mexico, who argue that globalization is destroying their way of life. According to the doc, the Mexican government is trying to persecute them.
Rage Against the Machine's Zack de la Rocha appears in the film, as do several Rage songs (yes!). (De la Rocha wrote "People of the Sun" about the Zapatistas.) It's definitely worth a rental, if you're feeling the need for a lil' education. Most people have never heard of the Zapatistas, or their movement.
Check out the trailer, above.
— Korin