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The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas (1995): Cast

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The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas is a 1995 documentary directed by Saul Landau, starring Martin Sheen as Voice of Marcos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente and Rebecca Switzer. It runs 1 hour.

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The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas (1995) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Saul Landau
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
ITVS
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What Is The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas About?

The premise of The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas without spoilers.

On New Year’s Day 1994, armed Mayan rebels launched the Zapatista uprising, seizing eight towns in Chiapas and exposing a hidden “other Mexico.” Demanding communal land ownership, public services and indigenous autonomy, the EZLN confronted wealthy landowners and state forces. The documentary features extensive interviews, including Subcomandante Marcos, and examines the human cost of rapid global economic integration and the loss of centuries‑old cultures.

The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas Cast & Characters

Martin Sheen leads the cast as Voice of Marcos, with Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente and Rebecca Switzer as Narrator (voice). Directed by Saul Landau.

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More from Saul Landau

More films directed by Saul Landau: What Is to Be Done?, Brazil: A Report on Torture and Fidel.

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The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas?

The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas released?

The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas was released in 1995.

Who directed The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas?

The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas was directed by Saul Landau.

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Who is in the cast of The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas?

The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas stars Martin Sheen as Voice of Marcos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente and Rebecca Switzer as Narrator (voice).

Does The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Chiapas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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