2012: The Beginning (2012)

2012: The Beginning

2012

History Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Shannon Kring

Cast

AumRak as Herself

Barbara MacLeod as Herself

Edwin Barnhart as Himself

Geoff Stray as Himself

John Major Jenkins as Himself

Lina Barrios as Herself

Michael J. Grofe as Himself

Robert Sitler as Himself