Land of the Mayas

Jan 26, 1946

0h 10m

★ 0.0

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

James A. FitzPatrick

Himself - Priest

Ildefonso Rossback

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