Mayan Renaissance
Originally released in 2012. Mayan Renaissance is a documentary film. directed by Dawn Gifford Engle. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rigoberta Menchú
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
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...
Who directed Mayan Renaissance?
Mayan Renaissance was directed by Dawn Gifford Engle.
How long is Mayan Renaissance?
Mayan Renaissance has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Mayan Renaissance released?
Mayan Renaissance was released on May 16, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mayan Renaissance?
The main cast of Mayan Renaissance includes Rigoberta Menchú.