Educational film guide ()

916.2-916.69 EDUCATIONAL FILM GUIDE EGYPT— KINGDOM OF THE NILE. TFC lOmln sd (FitzPatrick traveltalks) apply 916.2 el-Jh-sh-ad Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer A pictorial tour of Bgrypt, showing ruins of the ancient Egyptian civilization and stressing the importance of the Nile river to that country 9 1 6.4 Morocco ALGERIA AND MOROCCO. PFC 1945 20min sd $54, rent $3 916.4 Jh-sh-ad An insight into the Uvea and customs of the people of these two countries. Timely and informational, tells much about dally activities in this part of North Africa IN MOROCCO. TFC llmin sd (Columbia tours) apply 916.4 |h-8h Produced by Columbia Pictures Corp. "On the Atlantic coast of North Africa lie the cities of old and new Rabat, capital of French Morocco. Contrsist between the old and the new is the theme of this visit to Morocco. You feel the resplendent Oriental atmosphere of palm-Hned streets with modem buildings In contrast to the dingy houses of the old city. "Venders of their wares are shown engaged in basket weaving, rug making, and the century-old industry of producing Morocco leather articles. Though primitive In their methods, the natives produce articles of rare value. "Commentary gives an excellent historical background of Moorish culture and points out the lndustrl«d activities and Influence of Mohammedan religion on life. Notable as an example of a locality where native culture has resisted change and remained fixed for over a thousand years. "Recommended for social studies in Junior and senior high school." Advisory committee UNDER MOROCCAN SKIES. TFC lOmln sd (Magic carpet ser) apply 916.4 el-Jh-sh Produced by 20th Century-Fox "I^ife In Spanish Morocco, with scenic views of the mountains and of the strongholds of the Moroccan chieftains, and street scenes with close-ups of the natives. . . Commentary; also a background of orchestral music which incorporates the native orchestra's playing. "A particularly complete j)ortrayal of the Moroccan scene. The commentator's Interpretations are interesting and informative. Recommended for geography, grades 4 through 12: should be valuable also at other levels." .Advisory committee 916.5 Algeria HOME OF THE SHEIKH. Bray llmln sd (Rambling reporters) $40, rent $1.50 916.5 Jh-sh Algiers; street, home and desert life UNVEILING ALGERIA. TFC lOmin sd (Columbia tours) apply 916.5 Jh-sh Produced by Columbia. An Andr6 de la Varre film Shows native nomad life and Roman ruins, the mountainous country, with caravans; veiled women in the narrow streets, shops and "step" streets of the old Turkish part of the city. The new modern section is also shown; the French quarter. Waterfront scenes end the fUm 916.6 North Central Africa ACHIMOTA. BIS 1946 19min sd $50, rent $2.50 916.6 sh-c-ad-forum Commentary written and spoken by Julian Huxley "Darkest Africa" Is not as dark as it used to be. During the last generation thruout the Gold Coast, educational centers have sprung up where the students receive courses not only in book learning, but also in the practical arts of cooking, handicrafts and scientific farming, etc. Twenty years ago one of these colleges was built at Achimota and endowed by the government HERE IS THE GOLD COAST. BIS 1948 35min sd $87.50, rent $5 916.6 Jh-sh-c-ad West Africa is energetically meeting the challenge to catch up with the modern world. In the Gold Coa.st modern cities like Accra have progressed rapidly, but the hinterland is still primitive and poor. The British government has allotted fourteen million dollars for the development and welfare of the colony. Work has already begun on the much needed wells, on scientific farming, on hygiene education "As a film about a foreign land and its peoples, this one ranks high, but those who are sensitive on questions of nudity may wish to preview before ordering or scheduling it." Library journal MAMPRUSI VILLAGE. BIS 1945 21min sd $44 rent $2.50 916.6 sh-c "Showing the life of the simple, friendly natives in this district of the African Gold Coast. Mainly concerned with farming, the Mamprusi have achieved a measure of selfgovernment along tribal lines." Ed. screen 916.61 Sahara LIFE IN THE SAHARA. BBF 1932 15min si $24 916.61 el-Jh-sh Guide In this picture of Nomadic desert camp life and a journey by caravan to the oasis market place with its busy bazaars we see views of the milking of goats and sheep, grinding of grain, bread making, crushing of rock salt and weaving of camels' hair. We see a donkey train, baby camel, date palms, typical natives and street scenes and a Mohammedan mosque 916.69 Nigeria HAUSA VILLAGE. BIS 1947 22mln sd $50 rent $2.50 916.69 Jh-sh-ad The Hausa people of northern Nigeria number ten million and all of them are devout Mohammedans. The life and customs of a typical village are shown. Many of the customs are primitive, but the Hausa people apply themselves with so much energy to farming and fishing that they thrive and prosper. The activities of their daily lives are fascinating and the film Includes preparations for a wedding ceremony and shows the actual building of a house for the bridal couple "If this film were used by a geographer or an anthropologist and proper comments made it would be all right. However, I would hate to see it used without discussion since the American Negro is living in a different culture and has attained a different cultured pattern." Patricia Blalr 594