Center for Latin American Studies

In 1528, a Spanish expedition founders off the coast of Florida. The lone survivor, Alvar Nuñez de Vaca discovers an ancient Indian tribe. He learns their mysical and mysterious culture, becoming a healer and a leader. But this New World collides with the Old World when Spanish conquistadors arrive to enslave the Indians. Cabeza de Vaca must confront his own people and his past. Spanish with English subtitles.