2012: The Beginning

2012: The Beginning (2012)

HistoryDocumentary

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.

Director: Shannon Kring

Casts

	John Major Jenkins as Himself
	Geoff Stray as Himself
	Tata José Soc Chivalán as Himself
	Lina Barrios as Herself
	Robert Sitler as Himself
	Tata Pedro Cruz García as Himself
	Edwin Barnhart as Himself
	Michael J. Grofe as Himself
	Barbara MacLeod as Herself
	AumRak as Herself
	David W. Sedat as Himself
	AcTah as Himself
	Adriana Sananes as Actress (voice)

Crew