Africa Is My Home
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Year Published: 1960
Creator: Atlantis Productions
Complete Record: The film follows the life of a woman of West Africa from birth through marriage. It presents the point of view of a representative, well-educated Christian nationalist on the issues of colonialism, religion and cultural progress. The film concludes with a discussion of the problems of economic restructuring facing African communities. A major effectiveness of the film is found in its intimate first person narration, and in the use of indigenous music. Uses the story of a West African woman to explore the problems of the emerging nations. Describes the conflict between Islamic and Christian cultures, tradition and progress, and independence and colonialism. Discusses the problems of economic reconstruct
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