This film looks at the Gold Coast (now Ghana), its history, industries and export trade in cotton and cocoa, and social and political life. Half of the world’s cocoa comes from this region, and the harvesting, fermenting, drying, grading according to quality, and selling and shipping of the beans is illustrated. The film records a ceremonial parade to the local Durbar attended by the King of Ashanti, village Chiefs, and British representatives. Commentary by Leo Genn; photography by Stanley Gooze and edited by John Ferris
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320501
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Cocoa
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Cotton
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Export marketing
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ghana - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ghana - Social Conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)