Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012. But who is listening to the Maya? This film brings us the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction. Today, on the eve of the 2012 solstice, Mayans are being assassinated and evicted from their lands by governments and multi-national corporations in the name of ‘development’. 2012 The Mayan Word is both a message of hope and a call to action. featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.