Kiribati? Here we are

On 12 July 1979 the Gilbert Islands, in the Central Pacific Ocean, became independent from British rule. The film shows the way of life of the people and includes a brief historical background.

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Credits

producer

Don Murray

production company

Film Australia

director

John Shaw

Duration

00:53:37:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

013604

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Colonies

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kiribati

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Pacific Area

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Pacific Islanders

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

History → Great Britain - Colonies

History → History

Places → Kiribati

Places → Pacific Area

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1979

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