Man made famine [electronic resource] / produced by Chris Sheppard.
1987
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Title
Man made famine [electronic resource] / produced by Chris Sheppard.
Imprint
New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1987.
Language
English
Language Note
This edition in English.
Description
1 online resource (54 min.).
Summary
Three women from three African countries, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso, tell of their struggle to feed their families. Their stories give a human context to Africa s relentless slide into perpetual famine. We see how the efforts of women, who in fact grow 75% of Africa s food, are so often frustrated by the men in their villages as well as by outside business interests. They receive little help from their husbands who regard farming as demeaning, fit only for women. Often the husbands sell the land for a quick profit. This film gives insight into the women s existence and shows how they are challenging traditional male authority. Their stories are a powerful plea for support of their role in alleviating famine.
Note
Originally released as DVD.
Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).
Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).
Audience
For College; Adult audiences.
Awards
Chris Bronze Plaque, Columbus Film Festival, 1987
Robert Flaherty Film Seminar, 1987
Robert Flaherty Film Seminar, 1987
Added Author
Sheppard, Chris.
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