Portrays Somalia, an African country near the Red Sea, with emphasis on its nomadic camel herders. Features Ismael, a 12-year-old boy, who spends his life searching for pastures for his flocks. Suitable for upper primary and lower seconday levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
503149
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Herders
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nomads
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Somalia
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)