Presents the performance given by Les Ballets Africains in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters on the anniversary of the adoption by the UN of the Human Rights declaration. The vivacity of this authentic dance group is complemented by accompanying instruments. With an introduction by H. E. M. Achkar Marof, ambassador from Guinea to the UN, translated by Alistair Cooke.
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ACMI Identifier
000158
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United Nations
Music & Performing Arts → Dancing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)