500 YEARS tells a sweeping story of mounting resistance played out in Guatemala.

500 Years POV

Premiered December 31, 2017
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500 Years

From a historic genocide trial to the ousting of a president, 500 YEARS tells a sweeping story of mounting resistance played out in Guatemala’s recent history, through the actions and perspectives of the majority indigenous Mayan population, who now stand poised to re-imagine their society.

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