San Cristóbal de las Casas - Gear

Alex Khasnabish traces the Zapatista movement from local Indigenous resistance in Chiapas to a globally resonant struggle for autonomy and dignity. He further explores how grassroots organizing, land, and language can unsettle power and create new political structures.

Nick Henck brings together some of Subcomandante Marcos’ talks from a period of deliberate public quiet. Measured, incisive, and uncompromising, these reflections deepen the Zapatista critique of capitalism, party politics, and hollow solidarity.

Jeff Conant examines Zapatismo not just as a movement, but as a language, an aesthetic, and a strategy of communication. Blending literary criticism, media analysis, and organizing insight, he reveals how stories, symbols, and imagery became key tools in building a revolution.

Zapantera Negra documents a rare artistic encounter between Zapatista communities and the Black Panther Party. Through interviews, graphics, and archival material, it shows how revolutionary art becomes a shared language of dignity.

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