The history of India since the end of British Colonial rule, and the beginning of the end of colonial rule all over the world. Highlights are the passing of great men; the achievement of internal unity in spite of religious and class differences. Five year plans have changed the face of India but much remains to be achieved.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011255
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Religion
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture conflict
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Imperialism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Economic policy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social classes
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social structure
History → India - Civilization
History → India - History - Autonomy and independence movements
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)