Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies Film Series: “500 Years”

Event time: 
Monday, October 8, 2018 - 7:00pm
Location: 
Henry R. Luce Hall, Room 101, Auditorium See map
34 Hillhouse Avenue
New Haven, CT 06520
Event description: 

The Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies Film Series presents a screening:  “500 Years.”  [Trailer]

From a historic genocide trial and the organized defense of the land to the overthrow of a corrupt President, 500 Years tells a sweeping story of resistance in Guatemala’s recent history through the actions and perspectives of the majority indigenous Mayan population, who now stand poised to reimagine their society.

Official Selection of 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with directors Pamela Yates and Paco de Oni.

Admission: 
Free
Open to: 
General Public