Mayan Renaissance (2012)

Mayan Renaissance is a feature length film which documents the glory of the ancient Maya civilization, the Spanish conquest in 1519, 500 years of oppression, and the courageous fight of the Maya to reclaim their voice and determine their own future, in Guatemala and throughout Central America. The film stars 1992 Nobel Peace Laureate and Maya Leader Rigoberta Mencu Tum. All of the images, voices, expert commentary and music in the film come directly from Central America, the heart of the Mayan World.

Director: Dawn Gifford Engle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

maya civilization, indigenous, central america, guatemala, woman director, latin american history, maya

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mayan Renaissance about?
Mayan Renaissance is a feature length film which documents the glory of the ancient Maya civilization, the Spanish conquest in 1519, 500 years of oppression, and the courageous fight of the Maya to reclaim their voice and determine their own future, in Guatemala and throughout Central America. The film stars 1992 Nobel Peace Laureate and Maya Leader Rigoberta Mencu Tum. All of the images, voices, expert commentary and music in the film come directly from Central America, the heart of the Mayan World.
Who directed Mayan Renaissance?
Mayan Renaissance was directed by Dawn Gifford Engle.
Who stars in Mayan Renaissance?
Mayan Renaissance stars Rigoberta Menchú.
How long is Mayan Renaissance?
Mayan Renaissance has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is Mayan Renaissance?
Mayan Renaissance is a Documentary film.