American Samoa : paradise lost? / presented by Intertel ; produced for International Television Federation by National Educational Television.

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Date
1969
Main contributor
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Summary
Shows that the traditional life of the Polynesians of American Samoa is being altered and challenged by its governing authority, the United States, and that a potential conflict exists between the western goals of education which stress independent thinking and the cultural values of Samoa which emphasize obedience to the family and respect for authority.
Contributors
Klugherz, Dan; Feldman, Morton, 1926-1987; Ember, Melvin; Intertel (Firm); National Educational Television and Radio Center; Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center; Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Publisher
Released by Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Ethnographic television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.
Subjects
Social life and customs; Civilization; American influences
Location
American Samoa
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Physical Description
2 film reels (55 min.) : sound, color ; 16 mm
Notes
Originally broadcast as an episode of NET journal in 1969; copyright 1968.
Also issued in black and white.

Creation/Production Credits

Producer, director, writer, Dan Klugherz; editor, Dena Burger; camera, Bill Constable, David Myers; music, Morton Feldman; consultant, Melvin Ember.

Local Note

DVD copy available.
Gift to the IUB Libraries from Instructional Support Services.

Performers

Narrator, Don Murrow.

Statement of Responsibility

presented by Intertel ; produced for International Television Federation by National Educational Television.
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7813693; OCLC: ocm05180474; OCLC: 5180474; Other: VAD1924; Other: 1775

Access Restrictions

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