The Times Capsule
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary special that reveals little-known stories of the last 1000 years based on The New York Times Magazine's millennium series of six special issues published in 1999. The program includes the stories of La Malinche, a slave woman who became the interpreter and lover of Spanish explorer Herna
Cast & Crew
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Harry Smith
Narration
Film Details
Also Known As
Times Capsule
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
History; Towers Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
Documentary special that reveals little-known stories of the last 1000 years based on The New York Times Magazine's millennium series of six special issues published in 1999. The program includes the stories of La Malinche, a slave woman who became the interpreter and lover of Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes as he made his way through Mexico, and Yheng He, a Chinese explorer who traveled as far as Africa in the 15th century.
Film Details
Also Known As
Times Capsule
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
History; Towers Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
