Las Amazonas de Yaxunah, directed by Alfonso Algara and produced for ESPN as part of the network's 20th anniversary initiative, has received major international recognition. Narrated by acclaimed Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio, the documentary captures the inspiring journey of a trailblazing Mayan women's softball team shattering gender stereotypes. The film was nominated for a Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Long Documentary and won the Imagen Award, the Sportel Award in Monaco, the NAMIC Award, and the Red Nation Award. It has also been featured at respected festivals including the Morelia International Film Festival, LALIFF, and NYLIFF.
