The Mystery of Chaco Canyon(1999)
Unveils the Astronomical Brilliance of an Ancient Culture in the American Southwest
The Mystery of Chaco Canyon Synopsis
Chaco Canyon, located in northwest New Mexico, is perhaps the only site in the world constructed in an elaborate pattern that mirrors the yearly cycle of the sun and the 19-year cycle of the moon. How did an ancient civilization, with no known written language, arrange its buildings into a virtual celestial calendar, spanning an area roughly the size of Ireland?
The Mystery of Chaco Canyon (1999) is a documentary and history film directed by Anna Sofaer, released on January 1, 1999 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Robert Redford, Paul Pino, John Stein and Mike Marshall. Viewers rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Anna Sofaer
- Writers:
- Anna Sofaer, Matt Dibble
- Producers:
- Anna Sofaer
- Production:
- Bullfrog Films, The Solstice Project
- Status:
- Released
The Mystery of Chaco Canyon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Redford
as Narrator (voice)
- Paul Pino
Paul Pino
as Self - Council Member, Laguna Pueblo
- John Stein
John Stein
as Self - Archaeologist
- Mike Marshall
Mike Marshall
as Self - Archaeologist
- Rich Friedman
Rich Friedman
as Self - Geologist
- Anna Sofaer
Anna Sofaer
as Self - Archaeoastronomer
- Phil Tuwaletstiwa
Phil Tuwaletstiwa
as Self - Geodesist, Hopi Tribe
- Edmund J. Ladd
Edmund J. Ladd
as Self - Archaeologist, Zuni
- Dave Warren
Dave Warren
as Self - Ethnohistorian, Santa Clara Pueblo
- Petuuche Gilbert
Petuuche Gilbert
as Self - Historian, Acoma Pueblo
Key crew
Directed by Anna Sofaer, written by Anna Sofaer and Matt Dibble, produced by Anna Sofaer.
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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mystery of Chaco Canyon online?
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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mystery of Chaco Canyon?
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The main cast of The Mystery of Chaco Canyon (1999) includes Robert Redford, Paul Pino, John Stein, Mike Marshall and Rich Friedman. The film was directed by Anna Sofaer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mystery of Chaco Canyon released?
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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon was released on January 1, 1999 and runs for 57m.
Is The Mystery of Chaco Canyon worth watching?
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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon (1999) holds an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.