In 1984, writer and presenter, Jack Pizzey, visited eight South American countries to assess the current political and social climate and the extent of the legacy left by Spanish and Portuguese invaders who came in search of gold (Sweat of the sun), silver (tears of the moon) and Indian souls.
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ACMI Identifier
S01104
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → South America
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour