Breaking the Maya Code (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording) [show prizes]
Title: Breaking the Maya Code
Writer: David Lebrun
Director: David Lebrun
Producer: Rosey Guthrie
Abstract: The complex and beautiful Maya hieroglyphic script was until recently the world’s last major undeciphered writing system. This is the story of the 200-year struggle, often hampered by misconceptions and rivalries, that has unlocked the secrets of one of mankind's great civilizations and re-connected modern Maya with their extraordinary past.
Year: 2008
Primary URL: http://www.nightfirefilms.org
Primary URL Description: Web site of documentary production company Night Fire Films, producers of Breaking the Maya Code.
Secondary URL: http://www.firstrunfeatures.com/mayacodedvd.html
Secondary URL Description: Web site of First Run Features, distributors of Breaking the Maya Code.
Format: Video
Format: DVD

Cracking the Maya Code (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Cracking the Maya Code
Writer: David Lebrun
Director: David Lebrun
Producer: Rosey Guthrie
Abstract: 50-minute television adaptation of the 2-hour feature film Breaking the Maya Code. Produced for the NOVA science series on PBS-TV and distributed to worldwide television by PBS International
Year: 2008
Primary URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/cracking-maya-code.html
Primary URL Description: NOVA web site for Cracking the Maya Code
Format: Video
Format: DVD

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