Archive

Newsreel - South Africa Mining Industry - Compilation

1970s

 

 

Newsreel - South Africa Mining Industry - Compilation

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Newsreel - Spain In Arms

1936

 

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1936, Newsreel Spain In Arms, Civil War, Franco.

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Newsreel - The Foster Gang

1914

 

 

The Foster Gang was a group of criminals who operated in South Africa, around Johannesburg and the Rand, between the months of July and September 1914, committing various acts of robbery and murder.

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Newsreel - Tito’s Partisans

1944

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Y

Newsreel - Tito’s Partisans, Yugoslavia.

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Newsreel - Ukraine In Flames

1941-1943

 

Y

Documentary by filmmaker, Alexander Dovzhenko.

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Newsreel - US Army Trains Chinese

1940s

 

Y

Newsreel - US Army Trains Chinese

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Newsreel - Vienna Airbase Post-war

1940s

 

 

Newsreel - Vienna Airbase Post-war

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Nigeria, billboard sign for Rivbank Insurance Limited

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, boy with painted pot, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, boys in front of folk art murals

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, boys in front of folk artwork on building

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, boys in the back of a truck

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, carved figure

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, children on wall

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, children stand by a river, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, compound, aerial view

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, dry landscape

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, dwelling with oil drums

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, folk art

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, folk art, Dawanau Transport Kano

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, folk art, martial arts

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, folk art, teacher and tiger

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, girl and little boy

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, girl with a plate on her head

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, girl with a pot on her head

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, girl with bundle on head, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, girls spooning food into dish

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, group of children in front of mural

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, huts, dry landscape

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, huts, village, wide-shot

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, kids school, smiling

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, children with umbrella

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, men with umbrella, local bus waiting

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, people shelter under bridge

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, people with umbrellas rushing in the downpour

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, rubbish pile, street view

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, rubbish pile, street view

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, street view

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, van drives past a Elephant Blue Detergent billboard

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, waiting near Akesan Electrical Service

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, woman at roadside, Pepsodent billboard

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, woman with suitcase on head

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, women laughing at camera, umbrella

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Lagos, rainy day, young person waits at roadside stall

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, large dwelling, clay

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, lush landscape, wide-shot

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, man and boy, holding packages

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, man eating food by red bicycle

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, man leaning against truck, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, man outside Shell gas station, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, man pouring water

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, man with hat, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, man, boy, and tree in red landscape

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, man, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, men in front of billboards, Lux perfume, Surf detergent

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, men pushing bus, Se Bi O Ti Mo

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, men seated with bicycles, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, mural of a wounded tiger

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, red walled village

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, refreshment stall by roadside

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, roadside barber

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, Sabon Kudi Bread bakery, folk art

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, schoolgirls, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, selling food and drink in roadside stall

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, small boy playing in a pot

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, taxi driver head

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, three boys on street

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, three men smiling, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, twin huts, women and children take shelter

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, two boys outside mud houses, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, two boys smiling, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, two men seated at base of wall

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, two women pose, portrait, Katsina

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, vegetable salesmen

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, village square

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, wide-shot of Lagos docks, large tankers

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, woman pouring from calabash

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, women with bowls sit talking

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, young children

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, young girl with trays on head

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Nigeria, young teenagers, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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No Time - Navajo Rodeo

1970

 

 

A Navajo rodeo, shot on the Navajo reservation at Window Rock, Arizona, in the early Seventies. people arriving in cars to reservation and Native American policeman directing traffic - people walking to gates to enter views of various Native American men and women on horseback being introduced and assembling - Star Spangled Banner being played people assembled on horseback and coming out of the paddock on horseback, chasing and then jumping off horses and wrestling of steers by hand- various shots - slo mo as well - lots of great angles traditional Navajo dance.

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Nomsa Xaba - Unedited Interview

1990

 

 

Johannesburg. Nomsa Xaba is a South African actress best known for her role as housekeeper Nomsa Nguni on the ITV drama series Wild at Heart, from 2006-2012. Nomsa played the role of Sitayi in the 1986 mini-series Shaka Zulu and the follow-up 1987 film of the same name. Other films she has acted in include Mapantsula, A Reasonable Man and The Trail.

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Northern Nigeria, huts

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Northern Nigeria, large dwelling

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Northern Nigeria, large dwelling

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Northern Nigeria, man in robes, portrait

1974

 

 

Stills taken by Peter Davis on a visit to Nigeria, both in Lagos and other parts of the country.

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Not My Will

2000s

 

 

Drama. A picture of South Africa’s black flaming youth - partying, violence - but with excellent interludes of different music groups.

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Nǃxau ǂToma, Lead Actor Of The Gods Must Be Crazy

1990

 

 

Unedited Interviews with South African (and some American) writers, journalists and activists made in the late ‘80s, mostly on the subject of censorship and films. Namibia. B-roll.

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Oberlin-Inanda: The Life & Times Of John L. Dube

2005

 

 

Biography of one of the founders of the African National Congress.

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Oberlin-Inanda: The Life & Times Of John L. Dube - Script

2005

 

 

Biography of one of the founders of the African National Congress.

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Of Journey, Home & Treasure

2001

 

 

Two South African filmmakers travel to record the 2000 “Festival of the Dhow Countries” in Zanzibar, a celebration of African, Indian, and Arab cultures. Then one of them, Dumi, is murdered.

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Of Pipers & Wrens

1997

 

 

This film explores how musicians of Brittany perceive and perpetuate their Breton identity through dance, song, instrumental music, and storytelling.

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Oliver Schmitz - Unedited Interview

1989

 

 

London. Director, MAPANTSULA. Unedited Interviews with South African (and some American) writers, journalists and activists made in the late ‘80s, 90s mostly on the subject of censorship and films.

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Oliver Tambo, Harlem, audience members

1985

 

 

Stills taken of ANC President Oliver Tambo speaking at an event.

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Oliver Tambo, Harlem, close, flowers on podium, microphones

1985

 

 

Stills taken of ANC President Oliver Tambo speaking at an event.

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Oliver Tambo, Harlem, head down, concentration

1985

 

 

Stills taken of ANC President Oliver Tambo speaking at an event.

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Oliver Tambo, Harlem, obscured by audience

1985

 

 

Stills taken of ANC President Oliver Tambo speaking at an event.

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On Location, Zululand - The Making Of Siliva the Zulu

2012

 

 

In 1927, an Italian film crew landed in South Africa intending to make a film about a white woman abducted by Zulus. When this was forbidden by the white authorities, director Attilio Gatti decided instead to make a film about Zulu life. He designed a melodrama that had little to do with Zulu culture, but which contained the first authentic scenes of Zulu life to be recorded at that time. Having none of the racist sentiments of South African whites, the crew were able to live with and work on close terms with the Zulus, and managed to create the first full-length fiction film with an all-African cast to be made in South Africa, and possible in all of Africa. This film was Siliva the Zulu. Coming as it did at the moment of impact of talkies, the film received minimal distribution in Italy, having no more than a half-dozen screenings, after which it disappeared until being pulled out of an archive by Villon Films, which added a soundtrack of traditional Zulu music, and offered the film for distribution. The book On Location, Zululand tells the story, through photos taken by the film crew at the time, of how the film came to be made, and of its unique place in the history of cinema.

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One Man, One Job

1970s

 

 

Propaganda/public information film that attempts to promote the integrity of South African technical education for Black students and Black workers.

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Oscar Mpetha Free

1990

 

 

The ANC activist, released from prison, talks about his life, and meets old comrades.

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P.W. Botha

1980s

 

 

A campaign biography of P.W. Botha, president and later prime minister of South Africa who was committed to state terrorism and murder to stop Black majority rule. With biased and personal views from his wife and family members depicting him as a “normal human being like you and I.”

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Pat Robertson - Unedited Interview

1988

 

 

Pat Robertson (American evangelist) with Sheila Walsh interviewed for television. With B-roll.

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Pat Robertson In Soweto Church

1988

 

 

Soweto Pastors 700 Club. With other speakers.

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Paul and Nadia Joseph - Unedited Interview - Transcipt Notes

1985

 

 

Notes from Peter Davis’ interview with Paul Joseph (Anti-Apartheid activists and close friends of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Mandela) and his daughter, Nadia. As part of the documenatry, Prisoner To President.

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Pete Seeger: A Song And A Stone

1972

 

 

Engaging glimpses of one of the greatest Americans of the 20th Century in his personal and historical context in this film by Robert Elfstrom. The footage here, dating from 1972,takes you to concerts, antiwar demonstrations, conversations with friends and family members, his famous Clearwater Sloop The film highlights such events as Seeger’s anti-Vietnam war stance, his battle to clean up the Hudson with the Clearwater sloop, a rare appearance on television on the Johnny Cash Show, his remembrances of Woody Guthrie and family gatherings especially with wife Toshi and with his father, the renowned musicologist Charles Seeger. And of course many, many great folk songs performed in Seeger’s unforgettable style.

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Peter Davis interviewed by Mick Gzowski

1997

 

 

Peter Davis interviewed by Mick Gzowski for CBC, Canada.

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Peterkin - Home Movies, American GI’s, Chinese Troops

1940s

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A look at American Serviceman stationed in China during WWII and training Chinese soldiers. (includes footage of Dr. Mau).

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Petra, Jordan, aerial, desert

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, aerial, roads and rivers

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, Al-Khazneh

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, boy sat on donkey

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, boy working with donkey

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, boy, portrait, arriflex camera

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, camels

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, camels by water supply

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, donkey and Arriflex

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, donkey with camera

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, long shot, dusk

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, sculptural natural rocks

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, structures

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, structures and holes

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, structures and walls

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, structures, boy in foreground

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, wall formation

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Petra, Jordan, wide shot, desert

1970

 

 

Small collection of stills taken by Peter Davis in and around the a famous archaeological site in Jordan’s southwestern desert.

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Pictures In The Mind

1980s

 

 

Space documentary. NASA, stock footage, archive, B-roll, rockets.

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Plow That Broke The Plains

1936

 

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The Plow That Broke the Plains is a 1936 short documentary film which shows what happened to the Great Plains region of the United States and Canada when uncontrolled agricultural farming led to the Dust Bowl. It was written and directed by Pare Lorentz.

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Power Of Art / La Force De L’Art

2007

 

 

The Power of Art / Women’s Voices in Africa explores how contemporary African women who choose to be professional artists claim their position, and deal with the stereotypes associated with being an African and a woman. The film also focuses on the role professional artists may play in addressing the challenges women are faced with on the African continent. Available in French and English language.

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Prize of the Korean Committee for Afro-Asian Solidarity

1987

 

 

Diploma awarded to Peter Davis for the documentary Winnie and Nelson.

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Progress In Education

1950s

 

 

Progress In Education

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Pub

1962

 

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Documentary made by Peter Davis at the Approach Tavern in Bethnal Green, London, 1962 featuring all the locals enjoying drinking, dancing, singings and laughing. Community. East London.

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Pub - Script

1962

 

 

Documentary made by Peter Davis at the Approach Tavern in Bethnal Green, London, 1962 featuring all the locals enjoying drinking, dancing, singings and laughing. Community. East London.

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Public School

1964-1965

 

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Documentary made by Peter Davis and Staffan Lamm about daily life at a British public school that questions the privilege of a public school education from the pupils’ perspective. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, exterior school

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, exterior school, wide

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, exterior school, wide, long, grass

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, exterior, courtyard

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, exterior, courtyard seen through trees

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, great hall, pupils eating

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, great hall, pupils prepare for service

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, great hall, pupils stood to attention

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, in classroom

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, lone pupil walks through quad

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pillow fight, abstract

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pillow fight, abstract, close

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pillow fight, abstract, striped pyjamas

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pillow fight, abstract, wide

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pupil at work, classroom

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pupil drinks tea

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pupil holds audience

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pupil in drag, Romeo and Juliet

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pupil in study, Peter Davis reflection

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pupil smiling, classroom

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pupils at leisure

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pupils in concentration, classroom

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, pupils in study

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, rifle training, gun at neck

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, rifle training, loading guns

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, rifle training, target practice

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, rifle training., closeup

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, school badge

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, school badge, saint

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, school choir 1

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, school choir 2

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, school choir 3

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, school choir 4

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, sculpture, exterior

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, sculpture, moustache, exterior

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, Staffan Lamm in field

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, Staffan Lamm in field, power cables

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, Staffan Lamm in field, Volkswagen

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Public School, West Sussex, suited boys crossing the quad

1964

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the documentary film, Public School. Filmed at Hurstpierpoint Public School, West Sussex, 1964/65.

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Quotes from Fugard, Benson, Karis, Brutus

1970s

 

 

Pull quotes about two Villon titles from Athol Fugard (Playwright), Mary Benson (Historian), Prof. Thomas Karis (CUNY), Prof. Thomas Brutus (Northwestern).

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Raja Edepus

2008

 

 

The Oedipus story recast in Balinese style, with gamelan accompaniment, and a documentary about the making of the Balinese version

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Recalling The Future / Memoire Du Futur

2000

 

 

Art in Contemporary Africa. Available in French and English language.

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Religion At The Family Level

1981

 

 

On religious music in Zimbabwe. Dance and movement.

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Remnants Of The Stone Age People

1960s

 

 

Remnants Of The Stone Age People

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René Portocarrero, artwork

1964

 

 

René Portocarrero was a Cuban artist recognised internationally for his achievements.

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René Portocarrero, artwork

1964

 

 

René Portocarrero was a Cuban artist recognised internationally for his achievements.

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René Portocarrero, Hakanson,

1964

 

 

René Portocarrero was a Cuban artist recognised internationally for his achievements. Here he is with

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René Portocarrero, smoking

1964

 

 

René Portocarrero was a Cuban artist recognised internationally for his achievements.

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Return Of Bapu

1970s

 

 

South Africa’s Department of Foreign Affairs produced this propaganda film, during apartheid rule, to promote an ideology of fair, impartial and tolerant treatment of Indian South Africans. The truth being far from this depiction; they suffered as a consequence of the policies of apartheid.

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Rhodesian Civil War

1970s

Y

Y

Collection of government newsreel items from Rhodesian Civil War, and Documentary Reporting. A conflict in between the white minority government of Ian Smith and the black nationalists of the ZANU and ZAPU movements.

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Rise & Fall Of The Borscht Belt

1983

 

 

History of the Catskill Mountains’ Jewish resort area – the Borscht Belt. For over 50 years, the Catskill Mountains of New York State were the summer retreat of millions of Jews, mostly of Eastern European origin, from New York City. The “Borscht Belt” – as it was affectionately known – became the model for vacation practices throughout the United States, and the training ground for countless actors, musicians, and stand- up comics who went on to make their names on Broadway and in Hollywood. But above all, it was the locus of a million summer memories.

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Rise & Fall Of The Borscht Belt - A Mock Marriage

1983

 

 

A performance of a popular Borscht Belt entertainment, 1983. Producer/director Peter Davis.

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Rise & Fall Of The Borscht Belt - Road To Happiness

1920

Y

Y

A rare commercial made for Grossinger’s in the Catskills.

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Rise & Fall Of The Borscht Belt - Stock Footage (1)

1930s-1960s

Y

 

A number of publicity films and home movies from 1930 onwards. From and about the film, Rise and Fall Of The Borscht Belt. For over 50 years, the Catskill Mountains of New York State were the summer retreat of millions of Jews, mostly of Eastern European origin, from New York City. The “Borscht Belt” – as it was affectionately known – became the model for vacation practices throughout the United States, and the training ground for countless actors, musicians, and stand- up comics who went on to make their names on Broadway and in Hollywood. But above all, it was the locus of a million summer memories.

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Rise & Fall Of The Borscht Belt - Stock Footage (2)

1940s

Y

 

A number of publicity films and home movies from 1930 onwards. From and about the film, Rise and Fall Of The Borscht Belt. For over 50 years, the Catskill Mountains of New York State were the summer retreat of millions of Jews, mostly of Eastern European origin, from New York City. The “Borscht Belt” – as it was affectionately known – became the model for vacation practices throughout the United States, and the training ground for countless actors, musicians, and stand- up comics who went on to make their names on Broadway and in Hollywood. But above all, it was the locus of a million summer memories.

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Rise & Fall Of The Borscht Belt - Stock Footage (3)

1930s-1960s

Y

 

A number of publicity films and home movies from 1930 onwards. From and about the film, Rise and Fall Of The Borscht Belt. For over 50 years, the Catskill Mountains of New York State were the summer retreat of millions of Jews, mostly of Eastern European origin, from New York City. The “Borscht Belt” – as it was affectionately known – became the model for vacation practices throughout the United States, and the training ground for countless actors, musicians, and stand- up comics who went on to make their names on Broadway and in Hollywood. But above all, it was the locus of a million summer memories.

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Rise & Fall Of The Borscht Belt - Stock Footage (4)

1930s-1960s

Y

 

A number of publicity films and home movies from 1930 onwards. From and about the film, Rise and Fall Of The Borscht Belt. For over 50 years, the Catskill Mountains of New York State were the summer retreat of millions of Jews, mostly of Eastern European origin, from New York City. The “Borscht Belt” – as it was affectionately known – became the model for vacation practices throughout the United States, and the training ground for countless actors, musicians, and stand- up comics who went on to make their names on Broadway and in Hollywood. But above all, it was the locus of a million summer memories.

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Rise & Fall Of The Borscht Belt - Stock Footage (5)

1930s-1960s

Y

 

A number of publicity films and home movies from 1930 onwards. From and about the film, Rise and Fall Of The Borscht Belt. For over 50 years, the Catskill Mountains of New York State were the summer retreat of millions of Jews, mostly of Eastern European origin, from New York City. The “Borscht Belt” – as it was affectionately known – became the model for vacation practices throughout the United States, and the training ground for countless actors, musicians, and stand- up comics who went on to make their names on Broadway and in Hollywood. But above all, it was the locus of a million summer memories.

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Rise & Fall Of The Borscht Belt - The Good Life At Grossingers

1950s

Y

 

Home movie feature.

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Robert Van Der Merwe - Unedited Interview

1990

 

 

Film director in studio. Unedited Interviews with South African (and some American) writers, journalists and activists made in the late ‘80s, 90s mostly on the subject of censorship and films.

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Rod Amateau & Harold Nebenzal - Unedited Interview

1993

 

 

Scriptwriters of The Wilby Conspiracy. Unedited Interviews with South African (and some American) writers, journalists and activists made in the late ‘80s, 90s mostly on the subject of censorship and films.

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Ronnie Biggs In Barbados

1981

 

 

Also features interview with Bruce Reynolds and Island Broll. In 1981, Biggs was kidnapped by British ex-soldiers who hoped to collect a reward for returning him to Britain.The kidnappers brought Biggs to Barbados expecting him to be extradited. However, the Barbados Supreme Court ruled that such an extradition would be unlawful as the Barbados Parliament had not ratified an extradition treaty with the UK.

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Ross Devenish - Unedited Interview

1989

 

 

London. Director, BOESMAN & LENA. Unedited Interviews with South African (and some American) writers, journalists and activists made in the late ‘80s, 90s mostly on the subject of censorship and films.

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Roundup Time In Texas

1937

 

Y

Gene Autry journeys to South Africa with a herd of horses for Gene’s brother, a diamond prospector whose work has attracted the interest of a bunch of bad guys. Completely fantastical view of South Africa that exercises many of the clichés of the Western view of a “Dark Continent” as a playground for white adventurers.

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Royal Hospital

1966

 

Y

Documentary shot inside Royal Hospital Chelsea, a London home for pensioned and veteran soldiers. A frank look at life in the home with interviews amongst residents and b-roll. Made for Swedish television.

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Royal Hospital, Chelsea Pensioners, army recruitment, billboard

1966

 

 

Stills taken during Peter Davis’ and Staffan Lamm’s production of the Chelsea Pensioner documentary film, Royal Hospital in Chelsea, West London.

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