Defines poverty in terms of “power” and “energy” and tells of the critical gulf between the huge hydroelectrical projects of rich countries and the use of human and animal power in the poor lands. Discusses new possibilities in using energy sources to turn the wheels and light the homes in less-developed lands. Narrated by Alistair Cooke.
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ACMI Identifier
320837
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Energy consumption
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Power resources
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water-power
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy consumption
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Power resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Hydroelectric power plants
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Documentary → Documentary films - United Nations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poverty
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electric power
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)