Family life on one of the largest islands of the Fiji Group. Shows members of a native family at a variety of daily activities - fishing, gardening, attending school and constructing a house. Also indicates the importance of the coconut palm to the islanders and shows a fish drive followed by a feast.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322779
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Developing countries
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Fiji - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Oceania
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Pacific Islanders
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)