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APTN nabs world premiere of new series about the Americas before Columbus


VICTORIA – APTN will present the world premiere of an Indigenous-produced docu-drama series revealing the untold history of the Americas before the arrival of explorer Christopher Columbus.1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus is based on Charles C. Mann's best-selling book that dispels long-held theories about Indigenous Peoples prior to European contact.  The eight hour miniseries, produced by Animiki See Digital Production of Winnipeg and Aarrow Productions of Victoria, features 20 drama scenes and an Indigenous cast of actors that provide context on Indigenous history in the Americas.1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus will begin...