Shows the importance of electric power for Mexico’s people, explaining how industrialization offers new careers, eases the burden for women in the villages and generally promises a higher standard of living. Shows contrast of riches and poverty in Mexico, illustrating how hydro-electric schemes raise the general welfare of the community as a whole.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008613
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water-power
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wealth
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mexico
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Documentary → Documentary films - United Nations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Mexico - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poverty
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Wealth
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)