Class-room instruction film on the land and the people of Ireland. Relates economic life to the cool temperate climate. Shows in some detail the small farms which directly sustain about half the population.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321886
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ireland - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ireland - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ireland - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)