Examines the challenge facing man from food shortages and over population in many parts of the world. Questions whether the solution lies in increased food productivity or in control of the birth rate. Much filming was done in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320006
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food supply
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Costa Rica
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Guatemala
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Population density
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Food supply
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Population density
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food supply
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)