In the city of Los Angeles, California, is a large central food market catering for the needs of its large population. This film shows the mixed population of the area shopping in an atmosphere of freedom and friendship.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321011
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food industry and trade
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - United States
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Markets
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Los Angeles (Calif.)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Markets
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)