"Mayan Renaissance" is a feature length film which documents the glory of the ancient Maya civilization, the Spanish conquestin 1519, five hundred years of oppression, and the courageous fight of the Maya to reclaim theirvoice and determine their own future, in Guatemala and throughout Central America. This elegant, beautiful, and thoughtprovoking film will share their vision for the future, their call for a long-foretold renaissance of Mayaculture and wisdom, and their 100 year plan to lead humanity forward, from the year 2012 on. The film stars 1992 Nobel Peace Laureate and Maya leader Rigoberta Menchu Tum. All of theimages, voices, expert commentary and music in the film come directlyfrom Central America, from the heart of the Mayan world.
