Rage Against the Machine: The Battle of Mexico City (Video 2001)

Director:

Joe DeMaio

Stars:

Noam Chomsky, Tim Commerford, Zack De La Rocha

Cast

Credited cast:
Noam Chomsky	...	Himself (supplemental materials interview)
Tim Commerford	...	Himself (as Y.tim.K.)
Zack De La Rocha	...	Himself
Tom Morello	...	Himself
Brad Wilk	...	Himself

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

mexico | concert film | free trade

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 February 2001 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Godzilla (1998)

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Soundtracks

"Know Your Enemy"
Performed by Rage Against the Machine

User Reviews

"Nuclear" energy and political pressure inside and out

While I had heard about the political action during this concert--Zack, being a strong supporter of the Zapatistas, I didn't know that the concert "itself" was so electrifying. The crowd immediately reacts to RATM, and while the "leftist" imagery spliced into the video helps the viewer understand Zack, it is very distracting--esp. if you don't share "leftist" views. The audio leaves a little to be desired: the 2-channel mutes the cursing, and the 5-channel has a mixed down audience track (no audience cheering, etc.). This concert was almost shut down by the Mexican government; fortunately for you and I, it went on and was recorded.

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