The Mystery of Chaco Canyon

Directed by Anna Sofaer
Not Rated
January 1, 1999    57mDocumentary, History
7.28.0
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This documentary examines the ancient ruins of Chaco Canyon, built between 850 and 1150 A.D. in northwest New Mexico. This film describes and demonstrates the intricate and precise astronomical alignments among the many buildings spread over a wide desert area. These alignments, along with other evidence, support the theory that Chaco Canyon was a major ceremonial center.

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  • Robert RedfordNarrator (voice)
  • Paul PinoSelf - Council Member, Laguna Pueblo
  • John SteinSelf - Archaeologist
  • Mike MarshallSelf - Archaeologist
  • Rich FriedmanSelf - Geologist
  • Anna SofaerSelf - Archaeoastronomer / Director / Writer
  • Phil TuwaletstiwaSelf - Geodesist, Hopi Tribe
  • Edmund J. LaddSelf - Archaeologist, Zuni
  • Dave WarrenSelf - Ethnohistorian, Santa Clara Pueblo
  • Petuuche GilbertSelf - Historian, Acoma Pueblo
  • Matt DibbleWriter / Editor
  • Andrea Nix FineAssociate Producer
  • Anna SofaerProducer
  • Michael StearnsMusic
  • James BeckerSound
  • Miguel RiveraSound Effects
  • Alan PriceAnimation Director
  • Ron CoxModeling
  • Tim BestAnimation
  • Aleksei ZolotaryovAnimation

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