Land of the Mayas
Genres
Overview
This Traveltalk series short visits the village of Chichicastenango, Guatemala and emphasizes the influence of the Mayan culture on its people. It shows how the residents intermingle ancient religious practices with Catholic teachings. Narrator James FitzPatrick introduces, and greets on camera, Father Ildefonso Rossbach, a Catholic priest who ministers to the local population in the village and outlying areas.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
10 min
Release Date
1946-01-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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James A. FitzPatrick
Narrator (voice)
Ildefonso Rossback
Himself - Priest
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