Floating in the air followed by the wind

Duration: 34

Year Published: 19--

Creator: a production of the College of Human Medicine, Biomedical Communications Center, Michigan State University ; produced and directed by Ronald C. Simon ; film maker, Gunter Pfaff.

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Credits: Simons, Ronald C.; Pfaff, Gunter.; Michigan State University.; University of California (System). Extension Media Center.

Description: Copyright notice: c1973 Michigan State University.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Documents events at the Hindu religious festival of Thaipusam, celebrated each year near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Describes the elaborate preparations for the festival and shows how many participants in the ceremonies undergo induced entranced states.; PFA 1612-01-12704. D0004; PFA 1612-01-12704. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2006/01 /24 Faded to pink. Seems warped. Vertical scratches range from faint to deep but are mostly faint. Fair to good condition. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2007/02/02 Same.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE