An African community: the Masai

United States, 1970

Film
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This film shows how the nomadic Masai live in the highlands of East Africa. It describes their dependence on the land, their adaptation to the environment, and their family and tribal interdependence. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.

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Credits

director

Frank Gardonyi

co-producer

Clifford Janoff

Frank Gardonyi

production company

BFA Educational Media

Duration

00:16:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

503167

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa, East

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Masai (African people)

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nomads

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tribes

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Places → Africa, East

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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