This is the story of Rama, an eight-year-old boy who lives with his family on a tea plantation in Assam, India. The story tells of a very special day in Rama’s life. Accompanying his father, a mahout, to learn how he handles his work elephant, Rama for the first time works with the elephant Gunda as she pulls a stalled tea truck from the stream. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001410
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → India - Rural conditions
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Tea - India
Animals & Wildlife → Elephants
Animals & Wildlife → Working animals
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Assam (India)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tea - India
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)