Episode of Series “The World about us”.
The world’s greatest river, the Amazon, rises high in the Andes and flows for four thousand miles to the Atlantic Ocean. It is surrounded by the vast Amazon forest, which is seen by scientists as the world’s oxygen factory, and by Brazilians as a frontier to be conquered. The forest is being exploited and luxury hotels are being built throughout the hitherto impenetrable jungle. An interesting contrast between the “tourist” Amazon and the natural river and its surroundings. Narrated by Frank Windsor.
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ACMI Identifier
506191
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Amazon River
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Amazon River Region
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Amazon River Valley
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tourism
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tourist trade - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment - Social aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental policy
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental protection
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rain forest conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rain forests - Amazon River Region
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Tourist trade - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wilderness areas
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Environment - Social aspects
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)