The events of January 1, 1994 form the focus for this explosive documentary. Chiapas in Mexico is the location; an area of Mexico that was overrun by Zapatista soldiers on that fateful night. The North American Free Trade Agreement had come into effect on the stroke of midnight, leading to the Zapatista's uprising. Fighting against some impressive military might, this relatively ill-equipped organization moved impressively, and forever left an indelible mark on this region of Mexico. Aiming to represent the people of their country, while also fighting against the inherent evil which they believe lies behind major corporations, the Zapatista's story is a remarkable tale. The events of January 1st are explicitly outlined here, while experts such as Noam Chomsky offer their comments on events.