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.
Genre: History, Documentary
Stars: John Major Jenkins, Geoff Stray, Tata José Soc Chivalán, Lina Barrios, Robert Sitler, Tata Pedro Cruz García
Crew: Diego Jimenez (Sound Engineer), Gabriel Noble (Director of Photography), Shannon Kring (Director), Shannon Kring (Writer), Sophia Ehrnrooth (Executive Producer), Helena Kitty Ihamuotila (Executive Producer)
Country: Finland
Language: English
Studio: WildHeart, First Hand Films
Runtime: 52 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jun 13, 2012
IMDb: 10
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