1. A giant people : the Watussi of Africa (10:53)

Date:
1939
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, George Herzog
Summary:
Reveals the activities, customs, and traditions of the Watussi, an African people characterized by their advanced culture. Shows the ruling prince and royal family and activities in the royal household, including weaving, decorating, cooking, and churning. Portrays the prince as he inspects his cattle and leads a hunt, and depicts his young son presiding over a ceremonial dance.

2. Africa in Change: East Africa: Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda (21:41)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Paul Bohannan, Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Ned Hildreth, Peter H. Backhaus, Fred Strauss
Summary:
Pictures East Africa (Kenya, Tanganyika [modern day Tanzania], Uganda) as a region of diversity both in physical geography and people. Contrasts ancient tribal life with busy metropolitan activities. Relates the activities of minority groups as the Indians, Arabs, and Europeans. Shows such important agricultural crops as sisal, coffee, and pyrethrum. Emphasizes the importance of education in the future unification of the people of East Africa. | Shows the variety and natural beauty of the region's physical features, and reveals the influence of topography on settlement and economic development. Examines the contrasting ways of life of the different peoples who live there, and shows various activities, problems, and achievements.

3. Arts and crafts of Mexico, part 1 : pottery and weaving (revised edition) (13:38)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Daniel F. Rubin De La Borbolla, William F. Deneen
Summary:
Explains that Mexico is still a land of craftsmen and artisans. Shows an Indian woman making pottery in the village of Amatenango, the fashioning of Talavera ware in Puebla, and the forming and painting of pottery in the village of Tonola. Follows the making of serapes from sorting of wool to weaving. | An Indian woman making pre-Columbian era pottery, the fashioning of exquisite tolavera ware in Puebla, Mexican pottery of Tonala, and a family making serapes are depicted.

4. Arts and crafts of Mexico, part 2: Basketry, stone, wood, and metals (11:35)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Museo Nacional de Artes e Industrias Populares, Mexico City, William F. Deneen
Summary:
Views of modern-day Mexico that stretch back into antiquity. Pictures the intricate labor of basket and hammock weaving, the care employed by the wood carver and guitar maker, the silverwork of Taxco, the art of glassmaking, and the lacquerwork of the Mexican Indians.

5. Chile : people of the country estates (11:07)

Date:
1940
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows Chilean mountains, deserts, glaciers, mines, ports, pastoral areas, and an estate in the agricultural Central Valley. Here the role of the estate is seen in relation to the visiting owner and his family, the farming population, and Chilean agriculture generally. On the family's return to Santiago, varied aspects of Chile's capital city are featured. Includes some Spanish dialogue.

6. Giant People: The Watussi of Africa (10:53)

Date:
1939
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, George Herzog
Summary:
Reveals the activities, customs, and traditions of the Watussi, an African people characterized by their advanced culture. Shows the ruling prince and royal family and activities in the royal household, including weaving, decorating, cooking, and churning. Portrays the prince as he inspects his cattle and leads a hunt, and depicts his young son presiding over a ceremonial dance.