Africa Astir

Duration: 24

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Hector Acebes

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Studies some of the little-known peoples of western Africa, emphasizing the effects of European influence on fast-disappearing cultures. Contrasts the cultures of the peoples in terms of religion, trade, clothing style, housing, superstition, and education. Includes considerable history of the area and shows parts of the cities of Dakar, Mopti, Bandiagara, Djiune, Timbuktu, Gao, and Fianga.

Complete Record: Studies some of the little-known peoples of western Africa, emphasizing the effects of European influence on fast-disappearing cultures. Contrasts the cultures of the peoples in terms of religion, trade, clothing style, housing, superstition, and education. Includes considerable history of the area and shows parts of the cities of Dakar, Mopti, Bandiagara, Djiune, Timbuktu, Gao, and Fianga., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.