Return of the Maya: ABC Clio VRGL

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Rating: ***
Audience: High School to Adult
Price: Public performance: $85.00
Date: Copyright 1992. Released 1992.
Descriptors: Mayas. Indians of Central America. Anthropology. Refugees - Mexico.
Production Information: Live action. Produced by Judith Mann, John DeGraf. Color. Also available in PAL, SECAM . Spanish. Dubbed. Subtitled. 29 min.
Available from: The Video Project 5332 College Ave., Ste. 101 Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 655-9050, (800) 4-PLANET
Cataloging: 306.08'974 Mayas - Social conditions|| Refugees - Mexico||Documentary films
Print Entry #: 5:453
Reviewer: Margaret Loucks

This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago.
Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were.
The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well.
The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.

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Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu; Audience: High School to Adult
Price: Public performance: $85.00
Date: Copyright 1992. Released 1992.
Descriptors: Mayas. Indians of Central America. Anthropology. Refugees - Mexico.
Production Information: Live action. Produced by Judith Mann, John DeGraf. Color. Also available in PAL, SECAM . Spanish. Dubbed. Subtitled. 29 min.
Available from: The Video Project 5332 College Ave., Ste. 101 Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 655-9050, (800) 4-PLANET
Cataloging: 306.08'974 Mayas - Social conditions|| Refugees - Mexico||Documentary films
Print Entry #: 5:453
Reviewer: Margaret Loucks

This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago.
Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were.
The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well.
The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.

Go to Media Resources Center Entry Page

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by
Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center.
Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu; Price: Public performance: $85.00
Date: Copyright 1992. Released 1992.
Descriptors: Mayas. Indians of Central America. Anthropology. Refugees - Mexico.
Production Information: Live action. Produced by Judith Mann, John DeGraf. Color. Also available in PAL, SECAM . Spanish. Dubbed. Subtitled. 29 min.
Available from: The Video Project 5332 College Ave., Ste. 101 Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 655-9050, (800) 4-PLANET
Cataloging: 306.08'974 Mayas - Social conditions|| Refugees - Mexico||Documentary films
Print Entry #: 5:453
Reviewer: Margaret Loucks

This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago.
Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were.
The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well.
The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.

Go to Media Resources Center Entry Page

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by
Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center.
Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu; Date: Copyright 1992. Released 1992.
Descriptors: Mayas. Indians of Central America. Anthropology. Refugees - Mexico.
Production Information: Live action. Produced by Judith Mann, John DeGraf. Color. Also available in PAL, SECAM . Spanish. Dubbed. Subtitled. 29 min.
Available from: The Video Project 5332 College Ave., Ste. 101 Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 655-9050, (800) 4-PLANET
Cataloging: 306.08'974 Mayas - Social conditions|| Refugees - Mexico||Documentary films
Print Entry #: 5:453
Reviewer: Margaret Loucks

This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago.
Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were.
The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well.
The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.

Go to Media Resources Center Entry Page

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by
Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center.
Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu; Descriptors: Mayas. Indians of Central America. Anthropology. Refugees - Mexico.
Production Information: Live action. Produced by Judith Mann, John DeGraf. Color. Also available in PAL, SECAM . Spanish. Dubbed. Subtitled. 29 min.
Available from: The Video Project 5332 College Ave., Ste. 101 Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 655-9050, (800) 4-PLANET
Cataloging: 306.08'974 Mayas - Social conditions|| Refugees - Mexico||Documentary films
Print Entry #: 5:453
Reviewer: Margaret Loucks

This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago.
Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were.
The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well.
The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.

Go to Media Resources Center Entry Page

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by
Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center.
Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu; Production Information: Live action. Produced by Judith Mann, John DeGraf. Color. Also available in PAL, SECAM . Spanish. Dubbed. Subtitled. 29 min.
Available from: The Video Project 5332 College Ave., Ste. 101 Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 655-9050, (800) 4-PLANET
Cataloging: 306.08'974 Mayas - Social conditions|| Refugees - Mexico||Documentary films
Print Entry #: 5:453
Reviewer: Margaret Loucks

This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago.
Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were.
The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well.
The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.

Go to Media Resources Center Entry Page

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by
Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center.
Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu; Available from: The Video Project 5332 College Ave., Ste. 101 Oakland, CA 94618 (510) 655-9050, (800) 4-PLANET
Cataloging: 306.08'974 Mayas - Social conditions|| Refugees - Mexico||Documentary films
Print Entry #: 5:453
Reviewer: Margaret Loucks

This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago.
Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were.
The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well.
The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.

Go to Media Resources Center Entry Page

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by
Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center.
Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu; Cataloging: 306.08'974 Mayas - Social conditions|| Refugees - Mexico||Documentary films
Print Entry #: 5:453
Reviewer: Margaret Loucks

This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago.
Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were.
The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well.
The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.

Go to Media Resources Center Entry Page

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by
Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center.
Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu; Print Entry #: 5:453
Reviewer: Margaret Loucks

This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago.
Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were.
The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well.
The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.

Go to Media Resources Center Entry Page

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by
Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center.
Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu; Reviewer: Margaret Loucks

This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago.
Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were.
The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well.
The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.

Go to Media Resources Center Entry Page

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by
Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center.
Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu
This informative documentary describes the plight of the Mayan refugees who were forced to flee their homes in Guatemala. In the 1970s and early 1980s more than 400 Guatemalan villages were wiped out by military conflict. Seventy-five thousand persons died along with the disappearance of another 40,000. Peasants, students, and urban workers had challenged the country's military rule and formed committees to demand better food, roads, and schools. The response was persecution and all-out war against the guerrilla groups. The hardest hit were the Mayans and more than 100,000 of them sought refuge in Mexico, their original homeland 1,000 years ago. Today, Mexico's Quetzal Edzna refugee camp is home to several thousand Guatemalan exiles. The camp is jointly administered by the United Nations and the Mexican government. Many of the refugees work with Mexican archaeologists in helping to excavate the ruins of their ancestors - the once highly developed Mayan city of Edzna. The archaeological excavations and restoration of the ancient ruins have resulted thus far in several buildings being uncovered. The ultimate goal is one day to see the site as a world-class tourist attraction. More importantly, however, is the pride and knowledge that have been gained by the refugees themselves. Many knew nothing of their heritage nor who they were. The video does a good job in presenting the plight of the refugees and their current status in Mexico. Each year the camp residents celebrate the anniversary of their arrival and the progress that has been made in Mexico. But while they accept the new ways, they are making efforts to preserve their own culture as well. The production is effective and informative. Subtitles used in certain segments are clear and easy to read. Suitable for high school age through adult, the video will be most useful in social studies, anthropology, and ethnic studies classes.
Go to Media Resources Center Entry Page Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved. Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center. Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu

Return of the Maya

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved. Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center. Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu

Copyright (C) 1996 by the Library, University of California, Berkeley. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ by
Gary Handman, Head, Media Resources Center.
Last update 7/25/96. Server manager: webman@library.berkeley.edu