Focuses on the life of a young boy living in a village in Kenya. Shows the role of education, the links between the village and the towns and the impact of technology on employment prospects in the village.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507767
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Children - Africa
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kenya
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities - Africa
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Kenya
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Childhood
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Africa
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)