Considers the conflicts encountered by the people of the emerging nations who want to utilise the best aspects of technologically advanced societies but also want their progress to be uniquely African in nature. Young Nigerian authors, artists and musicians discuss their opinions and experiences.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321619
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nigeria
Documentary → Documentary films - United Nations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Africa - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)