The two worlds of 11 year-old Musembe are the two worlds of 20th century Africa: the modern city where Musembe and his parents live in a large apartment building, and the primitive village where his civil servant father was born. A journey “home” - back to the family’s village - shows us the natural beauty of Kenya and gives a very human insight into the decisions which confront many Africans today. Musembe feels drawn to the village, and the tribal customs but his father reminds him, “We are city people now”, and we realize the emotional conflicts which come with rapid social change.
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ACMI Identifier
000171
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Africa - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → City and town life
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kenya
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities - Africa
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Africa - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City and town life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social change
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social structure - Africa
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)