St Joseph's Missionary Society Collection: 12: 'Mill Hill Sheds Light on the Dark Places of the Earth: Uganda'

This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2002/107/012).

Synopsis

Uganda: Reel 3 of 4

Mill Hill Fathers' Uganda Missionary Film - Mill Hill Sheds Light on the Dark Places of the Earth.

The film is in four parts, with frequent intertitles. Internal references date the footage to 1920, although the titles were done in 1922 or later. In addition to the Ugandan stations of Nsambya and Nagalama (Naggalama), there is some footage from Congo and Kenya. The White Fathers and Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans) also feature.

Subjects include missionary medical, educational and religious work, the latter including baptisms, catechism classes and last rites. Ugandan converts are shown working at pottery, blacksmithing, basketry, etc. Cultural scenes include music and dance.

Known individuals include Bishop John Biermans, Mother Kevin (Teresa Kearney) and Father Joseph Cayzac.

Production / Donor Details: Shot and produced by the Mill Hill Missionary Society

 

Titles

  • St Joseph's Missionary Society Collection: 12: 'Mill Hill Sheds Light on the Dark Places of the Earth: Uganda' (Archive)
Series Title:
St Joseph's Missionary Society Collection
 

Technical Data

Year:
1920
Running Time:
approx 16 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm VHS BetaSP
Footage:
approx 400 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Company
Mill Hill Missionary Society
Production Details
See synopsis