Angel is confronted with the consequences of the domestic violence that he perpetrated against his wife, Graciela, and their children over a period of many years. His desire to get his family back gives him the strength to begin a process of soul-searching and to face up to the profound changes of attitude and habits that are essential before real change can take place. Ready to overcome his own existential void, he embarks on the painful process of searching for the roots of the violence he suffered as a child as a result of his disrespect for his Mazahua culture and his mother language.

Documents the origins in Chiapas and on a national level the Zapatista National Liberation Army rebellion, following its initial negotiations with the Mexican government. 6th Independent Vídeo & Interactive Phenomena Show

“By documenting the production of panela (a raw brown sugar), with which we sweeten our food and drinks, this video offers a glimpse of life in my indigenous community, where work, happiness, and suffering is shared. It also provides insight into how cultivating our own food contributes to our struggle to be self-sufficient and reduces our worries about money”.

An investigation into the fraud in the 2006 Mexican elections that saw left-wing front-runner Manuel Lopez Obrador lose to right wing candidate Felipe Calderon.

The video discusses the situation in the town of Bolon Aja'aw, located in the north of the state near the famous Agua Azul river system. The federal government sold the land in Bolon Aja'aw to a private company to create an eco-tourism centre without the permission of the community members. This video documents a meeting between Zapatista authorities and Mexican Government functionaries, and offers a critical look at the practical implications of so-called eco-tourism.

Through the women, the video shows the struggle to attain a fair price for handmade products so that they can have a dignified life, give their children an education and continue with their resistance.