Chiapas Support Committee
Dispatches from Resistant Mexico is a series of short documentaries from southern Mexico, each depicting one of the thousands of pockets of resistance throughout Latin America that are in struggle against the capitalist looting of resources and land from indigenous communities. The individuals and communities depicted in the films affirm traditions and ways of life that are collective, egalitarian, and deeply in tune with “Mother Earth”. They have preserved traditional forms of life and ecological practices despite 500 years of colonization. Prosperity of the community and mutual respect between all beings are valued more than money, individual accumulation, and competitive striving. The shorts will be followed by updates on Mexico and discussion on why these struggles are important to us in the U.S.
