Presents a documentary on the African tribe known as the Toubou. Explains that the tribe revolves around a strong matriarchy but is extremely protective of their beautiful, but strong, enduring, graceful women.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506053
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Anthropology
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tribes
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Women - Africa
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Africa
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women - Africa
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)