The Security Council

United States, 1963

Film
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Explains the Council’s powers, membership and procedure in dealing with international crises. Describes its action in Indonesia, Israel, Korea and the Congo. Emphasises its primary task of keeping the peace

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Credits

director

V.R. Sarma

production company

United Nations. Office of Public Information

Duration

00:16:05:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1963

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

009588

Language

English

Subject categories

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → International understanding

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United Nations

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International understanding

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Peace

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United Nations

History → United Nations

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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