The Southwest appears mysterious and looming in the one-hour presentation Ancient America: The Southwest. The film travels through the canyons and mesas of the majestic region while exploring the history of the native people. Chaco Canyon takes center stage, offering its astronomical viewpoints. The Anasazi and Hohokam are just two groups who inhabited this striking landscape. Ancient America delves into the past with analysis of artifacts and ruins. More than ever before, archaeologists are able to decipher a picturesque vision of the old Southwest. New revelations and better explanations flesh out a bare-bones portrait of the culture which have long since vanished. Recreations and sweeping photography make up this award-winning journey. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi