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Breaking the Maya Code (2008)
Director: David Lebrun
Cast: CCH Pounder, Michael D. Coe, Ian Graham, Nikolai Grube
Runtime116 min
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The complex and beautiful hieroglyphic script of the ancient Maya was until recently one of the last great undeciphered writing systems. Based on the best-selling book by Michael Coe, called by the New York Times "one of the great stories of 20th century scientific discovery", Breaking the Maya Code traces the epic quest to unlock the secrets of the script across 200 years, nine countries and three continents.
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Fans of insightful historical documentaries will appreciate Breaking the Maya Code (2008), directed by David Lebrun, which traces the captivating 200-year quest to decipher the complex hieroglyphic script of the ancient Maya civilization through interviews with leading experts like Michael D. Coe and CCH Pounder.