TROPICAL AFRICA

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 64064).

Synopsis

A description of the significant changes which have occured in tropical Africa during this century. The contrasts between rural and urban life are shown, and the effects of European influence and the problems of independence. Modern industries are illustrated, including copper mining, cotton, coffee, sugar, tea, cocoa, pyretheum and sisal.

Intended for secondary schools.

 

Titles

  • TROPICAL AFRICA
 

Technical Data

Year:
1963
Running Time:
22 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Film
Colour:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
720 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Director
BADDELEY, W. Hugh
Producer
BADDELEY, W. Hugh
commentator
WING, John
Production Company
Gateway Film Productions
 

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