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Land of the Mayas
Land of the Mayas

Land of the Mayas

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

26 January 1946

Country

United States of America

Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

Ildefonso Rossback

Ildefonso Rossback

Himself - Priest

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