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Trinidad on the threshold of independence. Among her thriving industries shows oil, asphalt, ad cigarettes in production. Progress in agriculture, transport, and communications, health and education, are also described. Carnival scenes capture the charm and gaiety of the Caribbean island.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008577
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Caribbean Area
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Caribbean Area - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Caribbean Area - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Caribbean community
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Trinidad and Tobago - Description and travel
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Caribbean Area - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)