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  • 2017
  • Paladin
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2017
  • Paladin
  • 1 h 45 m

Summary From a historic genocide trial to the overthrow of a President, 500 YEARS tells a sweeping story of mounting resistance played out in Guatemala's recent history through the actions and perspectives of the majority indigenous Mayan population, who now stand poised to reimagine their society.

Directed By: Pamela Yates

  • 2017
  • Paladin
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 2017
  • Paladin
  • 1 h 45 m

500 Years

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Summary From a historic genocide trial to the overthrow of a President, 500 YEARS tells a sweeping story of mounting resistance played out in Guatemala's recent history through the actions and perspectives of the majority indigenous Mayan population, who now stand poised to reimagine their society.

Directed By: Pamela Yates

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
66
60% Positive
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40% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
66
60% Positive
3 Reviews
40% Mixed
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0% Negative
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80
Jul 13, 2017
Yates’s films, like the world itself, have no template — they’re messy, rich with feeling, liberated from simple theatrical structures, always honest about what is possible. That one of hers ends with hope is a gift.
By Alan Scherstuhl FULL REVIEW
75
Jul 13, 2017
The protests that lead to the overthrow of a president carry hard-to-avoid echoes of recent demonstrations in the U.S.
By John Hartl FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 27, 2017
Pamela Yates’ 500 Years is a palpably passionate if somewhat less contained effort than the two films preceding it.
By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW
60
Jul 13, 2017
More convincing in its outrage and inspiring in its show of what the people’s will can do as long as the masses protest and demand to be heard, than as a rigorous historical analysis.
By Boyd van Hoeij FULL REVIEW
60
Jul 12, 2017
Heavy with emotion yet light on information, 500 Years has the curious effect of being both passionate and pale. You may find yourself championing its subjects even while feeling confounded by the omission of details by its filmmaker.
By Ken Jaworowski FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Skylight
Release Date Jul 12, 2017
Duration 1 h 45 m
Genres
Tagline Life In Resistance
Website http://skylight.is/films/500-years/
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Awards

Traverse City Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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