500 Years
Apr 06 2017
•2h 46m
•Documentary
From a historic genocide trial to the overthrow of a president, the sweeping story of mounting resistance played out in Guatemala’s recent history is told through the actions and perspectives of the majority indigenous Mayan population, who now stand poised to reimagine their society.
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Irma Alicia Velásquez Nimatuj
Matilde Terraza Gallego
Daniel Pascual Hernández
Andrea Ixchíu Hernández
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