Sago is the staple food of people in the New Guinea Lowland, this film shows the sago palm, preparation and storage of sago flour and making of sago jelly. Illustrates the susbistence economy and food habits of people living in tropical rainforests.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009391
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Developing countries
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Papua New Guinea
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food supply - Developing countries
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Food consumption - Developing countries
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Food supply - Developing countries
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)