Kiribati?: here we are / directed by John Shaw.
On 12 July 1979 the Gilbert Islands in the central Pacific gained independence from British rule. The country then became known as Kiribati. This film shows the lifestyle of the people of these 33 islands, their history and culture, the natural resources and the effects of colonialism, World War Two...
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| Format: | Streaming video |
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| Language: | English |
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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory :
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia,
1980.
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| Online Access: | Click to access this resource online |
| Summary: | On 12 July 1979 the Gilbert Islands in the central Pacific gained independence from British rule. The country then became known as Kiribati. This film shows the lifestyle of the people of these 33 islands, their history and culture, the natural resources and the effects of colonialism, World War Two, nuclear testing and foreign industry. It also records the celebrations that took place at this important moment in the country's history and looks to the nation's future. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed December 5, 2014). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (52 min.). Previously released as DVD. |
| Playing Time: | 00:51:32 |