2012: The Beginning (2012)
December 21, 2012. This date, identified by the Maya nearly 1,400 years ago, has in recent years become the source of great curiosity and debate. Some believe it will bring catastrophic events. Others, an era of enlightenment. But what did the ancient Maya themselves believe? In 2012: THE BEGINNING, we travel the world to examine what the Sacred Maya texts really say. Throughout, our journey is guided by noted archaeologists, scholars, and the living Maya, who take us into the field--to the very origins of the Maya Long Count Calendar--and into their lives and sacred ceremonies. Together, these people from very different worlds shed light on a date that has long been shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
Director: Shannon Kring
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: June 13, 2012
Cast
- John Major Jenkins - Himself
- Geoff Stray - Himself
- Tata José Soc Chivalán - Himself
- Lina Barrios - Herself
- Robert Sitler - Himself
- Tata Pedro Cruz García - Himself
- Edwin Barnhart - Himself
- Michael J. Grofe - Himself
- Barbara MacLeod - Herself
- AumRak - Herself
Screenplay
Music: Neil Kring
Cinematography: Gabriel Noble
Editing: Melissa Sterne
Production: WildHeart, First Hand Films
Country: Finland
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 2012: The Beginning about?
- December 21, 2012. This date, identified by the Maya nearly 1,400 years ago, has in recent years become the source of great curiosity and debate. Some believe it will bring catastrophic events. Others, an era of enlightenment. But what did the ancient Maya themselves believe? In 2012: THE BEGINNING, we travel the world to examine what the Sacred Maya texts really say. Throughout, our journey is guided by noted archaeologists, scholars, and the living Maya, who take us into the field--to the very origins of the Maya Long Count Calendar--and into their lives and sacred ceremonies. Together, these people from very different worlds shed light on a date that has long been shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
- Who directed 2012: The Beginning?
- 2012: The Beginning was directed by Shannon Kring.
- Who stars in 2012: The Beginning?
- 2012: The Beginning stars John Major Jenkins, Geoff Stray, Tata José Soc Chivalán, Lina Barrios, Robert Sitler, Tata Pedro Cruz García.
- How long is 2012: The Beginning?
- 2012: The Beginning has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is 2012: The Beginning?
- 2012: The Beginning is a History, Documentary film.
- Where was 2012: The Beginning produced?
- 2012: The Beginning was produced in Finland.