The story of the miraculous apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe to an indigenous peasant in the 16th century is considered by most Mexicans as an indisputable event. However, very few people know that it was not until 117 years after this allegedly supernatural incident that the church made it publicly known. Why did it take so long for anyone to document such a significant event? For the first time, a documentary explores this extraordinary historical silence as it delves into the origins of this famous image, considered Mexico’s foundational icon. Ancient documents, current indigenous rights and testimonies from leading scholars shed light on the momentous period that after the clash of the European and the indigenous worlds. By understanding the origins of the Mexican Virgin of Guadalupe is, we come to realize the birth of the Mexican nation and the creation of its fascinating cultural syncretism.