Dramatised documentary of a young African boy, Kumasenu, making his way unaided from the tribal world into the twentieth century. He has known no life other than that of a quiet fishing village. Wrongly accused of bringing bad luck to his people he becomes an outcast and an easy prey to the temptations of the city life of which his flash friend Agboh thinks so highly. Until helped by new friends, life for him is bewildering and dangerous.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001407
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → City and town life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City and town life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ghana - Social Conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Juvenile delinquents
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)