The Two worlds of Hong Kong

United States, 1979

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Explores the clash between the cultures of the East and West as exemplified by the lives of two Hong Kong families. Shows how changing values can affect tradtional lifestyles and strain strong family ties. Also explores the street markets, the religious shrines, and Hong Kong’s busy harbour.

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Credits

director

Dennis B. Kane

production company

National Geographic Society

Duration

00:23:32:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

506339

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → East and west

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Asia

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hong Kong - Description and travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hong Kong - Social life and customs

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → East and west

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cross-cultural studies

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture - Social aspects

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture conflict

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → East and west

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Family - Social aspects

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hong Kong - Social conditions

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social change

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social values

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Cross-cultural studies

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Asia

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

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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