As a viewer, the documentary's intent to inform is most fully satisfied by research conducted beyond the reach of the camera lens. If I had never written this article, for example, the reason for all the violence inherent in the subject would have remained as enigmatic as the documentary itself. On the other hand, it is possible that by contextualizing story elements in the absence of an interconnected puzzle, the documentary forces the viewer to think for themselves. If Nettie Wild's interests were more focused on raising awareness than providing objective information, this documentary successfully serves its purpose. His travel stories force me to broaden my perspective and develop my opinions on the subject within the context of the body of information available. In this sense, the film tests the resilience of good human nature. The modern world is increasingly in its extremes, as the lifestyle of the poor contrasts considerably with that of the rich. The implementation of NAFTA reflects this movement toward separation, although its goal was to boost trade between the regions and create more prosperity on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. The Mexican elites saw this as their salvation. Others saw it as “a death sentence”. The Chiapas region itself also illustrates this gap. The region was divided between the relatively prosperous, fertile west characterized by commercial development, and the poor, subsistence-oriented east. It was no accident that the Zapatista movement began in Chiapas, as the struggle between ranchers, landowners and subsistence farmers was intensified by NAFTA. The decline of the middle class associated with this formidable dualism leaves us even more perplexed. ......The military group and the Zapatistas are in dire straits, and the true power of the media is becoming as evident as the conflict it can spark. In front of the cameras, the “Peace and Justice” party accuses the Zapatistas of violence. Off camera, they threaten to kill the Mexican members of the film crew.Works CitedA place called Chiapas. (nd). Internationale Filmtage der Menschenrechte -. Retrieved April 30, 2014 from http://www.filmfestival-der-menschenrechte.de/fitame-old/archiv/filmdetail319e.html?Nr=21&lang=en&year=01A Place Called Chiapas. (1998, January 1). . Retrieved April 30, 2014 from http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/films/placecallchiapas/presskit.pdfWild, N. (director). (1998). A Place Called Chiapas Canada: National Film Board of Canada. Burns, EB and Charlip, JA (2007). Latin America: An Interpretive History (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.