An animated film on the history of Western Civilization. Studies the African nations and those colonies which have gained their independence but not their freedom, centreing in particular on Ghana which is still oppressed. Criticizes the way in which foreign aid is being utilized by the Common Market and multinational corporations. Suitable for secondary school level.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507454
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Documentary → Documentary films - Denmark
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Colonies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic assistance
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → European Economic Community
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ghana - Social Conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)