Very informative!
With all the crazy theories regarding 2012 it is great to have a clear and true perspective. Very well done and informative. I feel it is important to have it told from Nobel Peace Laureate Rigoberta Menchu Tum of Guatemala, and her Mayan elders. This is the story of the people of Guatemala, not of sensationalized media. I highly recommend this documentary, it will provide you with the real story of 2012!
great for real cultural understanding
As a social studies teacher, I get a little tired of explaining why the hype around 2012 is misleading and, frankly, silly; my colleague's favorite response to students is, "Do you believe in the Mayan god of corn? No? Then why would you choose one misinterpreted aspect of another culture to latch onto?" I also believe that students--and the rest of us, too--should seek understanding by working with other cultures. If I want to better understand the Maya culture, I should speak to the Maya. But hearing these explanations from me doesn't cut it--hearing them from Rigoberta and her fellow Maya makes the difference.
Extremely Informative!
This movie was a great insight into what the Mayan's really believe about the 2012 and the "end" of the Mayan calendar. I reference it all the time!
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