“The Honorable Shyne” Documentary Accused of Exploiting Maya Culture
Last night, we shared the excitement surrounding the screening of Moses 'Shyne' Barrow’s documentary at the Princess Cinema, which received rave reviews from attendees. However, tonight, the documentary is facing some criticism. Maya Cultural Activist Juan Caal, who runs the Maya Culture Belize Facebook page, has accused Barrow of exploiting Maya cultural heritage. Caal is particularly upset about the cover art, which shows Barrow sitting in front of a Maya temple, and the fact that Barrow conducted an interview for the documentary at the same location. Here’s how Caal explained his objections to the image.
