Land of the Mayas
Land of the Mayas

Land of the Mayas

January 26, 1946 | 10 min

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.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

James A. FitzPatrick

Naomi Scott

Ildefonso Rossback

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