African Odyssey: The Two Worlds Of Musembe

Year Published: 1971

Creator: ACW Productions; learning corporation of america

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: The two worlds of 11 year-old Musembe are the two worlds of 20th century Africa: the modern city where Musembe and his parents live in a large apartment building, and the primitive village where his civil servant father was born. A journey “home” - back to the family’s village - shows us the natural beauty of Kenya and gives a very human insight into the decisions which confront many Africans today. Musembe feels drawn to the village, and the tribal customs but his father reminds him, “We are city people now”, and we realize the emotional conflicts which come with rapid social change.

Complete Record: Contrasts the two ways of life in African society - the modern city and the primitive village.

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Australian Centre for the Moving Image, AV Geeks Archive

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