Two of the most famous African wildlife filmmakers, Joan and Alan Root show the excitement and danger involved in filming wild animals. Spitting cobras, galloping herds of animals and nervous hippos all make this film a tribute to the courage and genius of the Roots.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323739
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Plots, themes, etc
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Wildlife cinematography
Animals & Wildlife → Wild animals
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation - Africa
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - Africa
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa - Description and travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation - Africa
Crafts & Visual Arts → Nature photography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)