An Indonesian teacher tells the story of his country. Traces the history of Indonesia from Dutch rule to independence; shows life in crowded cities and in the home of village families; examines the natural resources, religions, art and industries of the country, pointing out how living standards are improving.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321693
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Indonesia - Rural conditions
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Indonesia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indonesia - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indonesia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Indonesia - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Indonesia - History - Autonomy and independence movements
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)