Episode number 12 of Series “The Commonwealth of Nations”.
A film survey of economic development, education and race relations in various British colonial territories. Progress in representative colonies, such as Kenya, is assessed on the basis of their ability to manage their own affairs and to achieve self-government. Narrated by Edgar McInnis.
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ACMI Identifier
002225
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kenya
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Colonies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Commonwealth of Nations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic development
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Prejudices
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Race discrimination
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Developing countries
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Kenya
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Prejudices
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-reliance
History → Commonwealth of Nations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)