A documentary tracing the history of Nicaragua from the presence of U.S. Marines in the early 1900s, through several rebellions to the problems of the present (up to 1981). The film focuses on the present efforts of the people to rebuild their country. Includes interviews.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323647
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Central America
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nicaragua
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Revolutions
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War and society
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Revolutions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Foreign relations
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adjustment (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Adjustment (Psychology)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)