Life in East Germany. The influence of the Communist Party on home life, work, churches and schools. Includes interviews with a capitalistic businessman, a pastor, an official of Rostock University and Walter Ulbricht, Chairman of East Germany’s Council of State.
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ACMI Identifier
320548
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Germany (East)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Germany (East) - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany, 1961-1989
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism
History → Berlin (Germany) - History - Division of East and West
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)