A study of Australia’s responsibilities and administration issues in Papua New Guinea immediately after World War 2, with particular emphasis on the life and the needs of Papuans. Commentary by Peter Finch, researched by Catherine Duncan, script by Catherine Duncan, photography by Frank Bagnall, music by John Kay.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007467
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Papua New Guinea
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Papua New Guinea - Occidental influences
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Occidental influences
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Politics and government
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)