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2 Men of Fiji
directed by Brett Porter, fl. 1959; produced by Bern Gandy, fl. 1959, Shell Oil Company (New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), 1996), 57 mins
The story of two men from the village of Lakeba, in the Lau group, who left their village for the city.
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directed by Brett Porter, fl. 1959; produced by Bern Gandy, fl. 1959, Shell Oil Company (New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), 1996), 57 mins
Description
The story of two men from the village of Lakeba, in the Lau group, who left their village for the city.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Brett Porter, fl. 1959, Bern Gandy, fl. 1959, Shell Oil Company
Author / Creator
Brett Porter, fl. 1959
Date Published / Released
1959, 1996
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization)
Topic / Theme
Fijian, Imperialism, City life, Island life, Local customs, Cultural change and history, Fijian people, Brazilians
Copyright Message
©1996
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The 9th Festival of Pacific Arts: Oltobed a Malt
produced by Ernest Ongidobel, fl. 2000, Republic of Palau and Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), in The 9th Festival of Pacific Arts: Oltobed a Malt (New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), 2004), 44 mins
This film recounts the events and the highlights of the 9th Festival of Arts and for 10 days, Islanders of diverse nationalities performed, spoke about, and demonstrated their cultures and what it means to be a Pacific Islander in the 21st century.
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produced by Ernest Ongidobel, fl. 2000, Republic of Palau and Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), in The 9th Festival of Pacific Arts: Oltobed a Malt (New Caledonia: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), 2004), 44 mins
Description
This film recounts the events and the highlights of the 9th Festival of Arts and for 10 days, Islanders of diverse nationalities performed, spoke about, and demonstrated their cultures and what it means to be a Pacific Islander in the 21st century.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhonda Griffiths, fl. 2004, Aren Baoa, fl. 2011, Ernest Ongidobel, fl. 2000, Republic of Palau, Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization), Joe Chilton, fl. 2004
Author / Creator
Rhonda Griffiths, fl. 2004, Aren Baoa, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Organization)
Speaker / Narrator
Joe Chilton, fl. 2004
Topic / Theme
Cultural participation, Local customs, Revitalization and ethnogenesis, Fairs and festivals, Pacific Islander ethnic groups, Brazilians
Copyright Message
©2004
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I am the River
written by Mark McNeill, fl. 2002; directed by Mark McNeill, fl. 2002; produced by Mark McNeill, fl. 2002, Naked Flame Productions (Sydney, New South Wales: Naked Flame Productions, 2010), 52 mins
The fascinating story of New Zealand's Partington photography collection; their amazing discovery, the storm of protest that erupted over their ownership and sale, and the surprising resolution.
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written by Mark McNeill, fl. 2002; directed by Mark McNeill, fl. 2002; produced by Mark McNeill, fl. 2002, Naked Flame Productions (Sydney, New South Wales: Naked Flame Productions, 2010), 52 mins
Description
The fascinating story of New Zealand's Partington photography collection; their amazing discovery, the storm of protest that erupted over their ownership and sale, and the surprising resolution.
Date Written / Recorded
2010
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mark McNeill, fl. 2002, Naked Flame Productions
Author / Creator
Mark McNeill, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Naked Flame Productions
Topic / Theme
Australian, Pakeha, Maori, Cultural identity, Intercultural communication, Cultural change and history, Photography, Ethnography, Australians, New Zealanders
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by Naked Flame Productions
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Aotearoa: Earth and Sky
directed by David Allen, fl. 2001; produced by David Allen, fl. 2001 (Wellington, Wellington Region: Moving Content Limited, 2008), 31 mins
Every culture has its traditions about how the world was created. Māori have many of them - giants digging out lakes, water creatures rising up to form hills, and mountains engaging in a battle for the affections of a beautiful maiden. These stories and many more have been passed down through the generations, rev...
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directed by David Allen, fl. 2001; produced by David Allen, fl. 2001 (Wellington, Wellington Region: Moving Content Limited, 2008), 31 mins
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Every culture has its traditions about how the world was created. Māori have many of them - giants digging out lakes, water creatures rising up to form hills, and mountains engaging in a battle for the affections of a beautiful maiden. These stories and many more have been passed down through the generations, revealing a world in constant change and a deep connection with nature and the land. This film brings together a selection of these storie...
Every culture has its traditions about how the world was created. Māori have many of them - giants digging out lakes, water creatures rising up to form hills, and mountains engaging in a battle for the affections of a beautiful maiden. These stories and many more have been passed down through the generations, revealing a world in constant change and a deep connection with nature and the land. This film brings together a selection of these stories with exquisite imagery of New Zealand's extraordinary landscape. The ancient Māori traditions are brought to life by legendary storyteller Joe Harawira, and traditional Māori music by Ngā Taonga Pūoro authority Richard Nunns.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Allen, fl. 2001
Author / Creator
David Allen, fl. 2001
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Moving Content Limited
Topic / Theme
Traditional history, Cultural views, Religious beliefs, Maori
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by Moving Content Limited
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Between Light and Shadow: Maya Women in Transition
directed by John McKay, 1965- and Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa, fl. 1993-1997; produced by Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa, fl. 1993-1997, Dakota Productions (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1997), 27 mins
This vibrant, wide-ranging documentary examines the impact on contemporary Maya culture of changes in the lives and expectations of Maya women in Guatemala. Traditionally, weaving and textiles have played a central role in the lives of Maya women. Today, however, Maya women are expanding their vision of their iden...
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directed by John McKay, 1965- and Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa, fl. 1993-1997; produced by Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa, fl. 1993-1997, Dakota Productions (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1997), 27 mins
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This vibrant, wide-ranging documentary examines the impact on contemporary Maya culture of changes in the lives and expectations of Maya women in Guatemala. Traditionally, weaving and textiles have played a central role in the lives of Maya women. Today, however, Maya women are expanding their vision of their identity and their role: although they maintain important links to their cultural traditions, they are seeking greater access to education...
This vibrant, wide-ranging documentary examines the impact on contemporary Maya culture of changes in the lives and expectations of Maya women in Guatemala. Traditionally, weaving and textiles have played a central role in the lives of Maya women. Today, however, Maya women are expanding their vision of their identity and their role: although they maintain important links to their cultural traditions, they are seeking greater access to education and entering such fields as teaching, health care, marketing, and painting. The film examines the lives of a number of these Maya women and explores their efforts to improve their social and economic situation and at the same time perpetuate and revitalize their rich traditional culture. Produced by Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa.
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Date Written / Recorded
1997
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa, fl. 1993-1997, Dakota Productions
Author / Creator
John McKay, 1965-, Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa, fl. 1993-1997
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Topic / Theme
Cultural identity, Paintings, Weaving, Cultural change and history, Women in workforce, Mayan
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 Berkeley Media
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Bosnia Hotel
written by Patrick Winocour, fl. 2000; directed by Thomas Balmes; produced by Patrick Winocour, fl. 2000 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1997), 49 mins
The United Nations peace keeping force in Bosnia included soldiers from nations and cultures that did not know where Bosnia was, or what the conflict was about. Among them was a force from Kenya which included several Samburu warriors. Bosnia Hotel films these warriors after their return to their ancestral land. I...
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written by Patrick Winocour, fl. 2000; directed by Thomas Balmes; produced by Patrick Winocour, fl. 2000 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1997), 49 mins
Description
The United Nations peace keeping force in Bosnia included soldiers from nations and cultures that did not know where Bosnia was, or what the conflict was about. Among them was a force from Kenya which included several Samburu warriors. Bosnia Hotel films these warriors after their return to their ancestral land. It shows their present life as cattle herders on the African plain. They tell of their experience in the "white man's war."In many ways,...
The United Nations peace keeping force in Bosnia included soldiers from nations and cultures that did not know where Bosnia was, or what the conflict was about. Among them was a force from Kenya which included several Samburu warriors. Bosnia Hotel films these warriors after their return to their ancestral land. It shows their present life as cattle herders on the African plain. They tell of their experience in the "white man's war."In many ways, their confusion about what was going on between the Serbs, Bosnians and Croats was not very different from many in the Western world who had full access to news reports. Why were neighbors killing one another, and why were women and children being killed? By "turning the tables", the indigenous people get to speak of their impression of the white man's civilization... a place where people blow one another up with explosives without "even seeing their faces." If all the people were white, they ask why did they have such differences that could only be resolved in devastation. The film juxtaposes Samburu practices that are looked upon askance by "civilized" people -- animal sacrifice, the ritual drinking of blood from the freshly slaughtered animal, and circumcision of adolescent males-- with the warrior's observations of the white man's world in which, though there was much progress, neighbor killed neighbor and many large houses were shattered. The warriors earned money and now have material aspirations, but they still maintain their traditions. Theirs is a society with strong communal ties and deep faith. In the end, one warrior says of Bosnia, "it's a country much different than ours, but no better or worse." One wonders. College Adult
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Patrick Winocour, fl. 2000
Author / Creator
Patrick Winocour, fl. 2000, Thomas Balmes
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Samburu, Traditional history, Capitalism, Civil war, War, Ethnography
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Bushmen of the Kalahari
directed by Paula Ely (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2006), 1 hour 5 mins
The San people, more commonly known as Bushmen, are believed to be the earliest inhabitants of southern Africa. They have lived for 80,000 years as hunter-gatherers in the Kalahari Desert, and are well-known for their expert survival skills in a harsh environment. Their unique clicking languages and their astonish...
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directed by Paula Ely (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2006), 1 hour 5 mins
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The San people, more commonly known as Bushmen, are believed to be the earliest inhabitants of southern Africa. They have lived for 80,000 years as hunter-gatherers in the Kalahari Desert, and are well-known for their expert survival skills in a harsh environment. Their unique clicking languages and their astonishing method of healing through trance dancing have made them a source of worldwide fascination. But these peaceful people have long face...
The San people, more commonly known as Bushmen, are believed to be the earliest inhabitants of southern Africa. They have lived for 80,000 years as hunter-gatherers in the Kalahari Desert, and are well-known for their expert survival skills in a harsh environment. Their unique clicking languages and their astonishing method of healing through trance dancing have made them a source of worldwide fascination. But these peaceful people have long faced pressures from dominant tribes and European settlers. Recently, cattle ranches, diamond mines and other projects have confined the San to a small portion of the land they once freely roamed. Having been forcibly evicted from their last remaining homeland and relocated into settlements, they must depend on governmental and outside aid. In spite of these challenges, the Bushmen have now begun to stand up for their heritage, their land and their dignity. They have realized that they can benefit economically from their distinctive knowledge and cultural traditions by organizing cultural safaris and selling their indigenous arts and crafts. They are engaged in a legal battle to recover a small portion of their native homeland in the Kalahari. The film takes a unique look at the fascinating history, brutal struggles and the daunting challenges the Bushmen face in the 21st century. College Adult
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paula Ely
Author / Creator
Paula Ely
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
San, Cultural change and history, Tribal and national groups, Ethnography
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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California Indian Voices
directed by Jesse Dizard, fl. 2011; produced by Brian Brazeal, Alva Productions (Chico, CA: Advanced Laboratory for Visual Anthropology, 2012), 22 mins
Native People from all over California came together to discuss issues of cultural sustainability, tradition, the environment, substance abuse and what it means to be an Indian in the 21st century. These are their stories.
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directed by Jesse Dizard, fl. 2011; produced by Brian Brazeal, Alva Productions (Chico, CA: Advanced Laboratory for Visual Anthropology, 2012), 22 mins
Description
Native People from all over California came together to discuss issues of cultural sustainability, tradition, the environment, substance abuse and what it means to be an Indian in the 21st century. These are their stories.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jesse Dizard, fl. 2011, Brian Brazeal, Alva Productions
Author / Creator
Jesse Dizard, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Advanced Laboratory for Visual Anthropology
Topic / Theme
Cultural assimilation, Cultural adaptation, Cultural identity, Cultural change and history, American Indians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by ALVA Productions
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The Chameleon Club
directed by Allen Clements, 1978- (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2011), 53 mins
The Chameleon Club, a documentary film chronicles the rise of a small but influential venue in Lancaster, PA, the lives that it's touched and the musicians it's inspired. Interviews with The Pink Spiders, The Hold Steady, Chubby Carrier & many more.
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directed by Allen Clements, 1978- (Pottstown, PA: MVD Entertainment Group, 2011), 53 mins
Description
The Chameleon Club, a documentary film chronicles the rise of a small but influential venue in Lancaster, PA, the lives that it's touched and the musicians it's inspired. Interviews with The Pink Spiders, The Hold Steady, Chubby Carrier & many more.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Allen Clements, 1978-
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
MVD Entertainment Group
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Cultural change and history, Cultural identity
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of MVD Entertainment Group
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China 21
directed by Ruby Yang, fl. 1982-2016; produced by Lambert Yam, fl. 2001, Independent Television Service, National Asian American Telecommunications Association and K. Bik Films (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2001), 57 mins
This eye-opening documentary follows four Chinese families as they step into the 21st century. Working without official permits, the filmmakers used compact digital video gear to record intimate portraits of ordinary people living in tumultuous times, capturing candid and sometimes emotional interviews. Families a...
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directed by Ruby Yang, fl. 1982-2016; produced by Lambert Yam, fl. 2001, Independent Television Service, National Asian American Telecommunications Association and K. Bik Films (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2001), 57 mins
Description
This eye-opening documentary follows four Chinese families as they step into the 21st century. Working without official permits, the filmmakers used compact digital video gear to record intimate portraits of ordinary people living in tumultuous times, capturing candid and sometimes emotional interviews. Families are small – one child in the city, two in the country – so children hold center stage. Veterans of the Cultural Revolution are savin...
This eye-opening documentary follows four Chinese families as they step into the 21st century. Working without official permits, the filmmakers used compact digital video gear to record intimate portraits of ordinary people living in tumultuous times, capturing candid and sometimes emotional interviews. Families are small – one child in the city, two in the country – so children hold center stage. Veterans of the Cultural Revolution are saving up to send their son to business school. Another couple, whose son is a prize law student, glows with satisfaction. To insure his children's future, a peasant leaves his remote village to work in the quasi-legal urban job market. A farm family near Shanghai feels manhandled by the privatizing economy; they sacrifice to send their daughter to high school. CHINA 21 introduces otherwise anonymous people whose spark and initiative are changing their country.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ruby Yang, fl. 1982-2016, Lambert Yam, fl. 2001, Independent Television Service, National Asian American Telecommunications Association, K. Bik Films
Author / Creator
Ruby Yang, fl. 1982-2016
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Topic / Theme
Economic conditions, Social classes, Societal structure, Cultural change and history, Chinese
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001 by Center for Asian American Media
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