THE AMAZON—LIFE ALONG THE RIVER IN BRAZIL

Series: Great rivers of the world series

Duration: 16½min

Year Published: 1962

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: Sound

Description: Follows the Amazon River from the border between Peru and Brazil to its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean. Aerial scenes show the city of Manaus, the junction of the Rio Negro with the Amazon, the city of Belem and the mouths of the river near Belem. Explains why the people of Brazil call the Amazon the river sea, and shows how the people earn their living along this part of the river.

Complete Record: Series: Great rivers of the world series Source: Academy Interest level: el-jh-sh-c-ad Guide: Guide Price: $165; rent $7.90 Format: sd color Catalog numbers: LC card Fi A 62-394

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)