Life in Hot Rain Forests (Amazon Basin)

Duration: 14 min

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Coronet Films

Color: Color

Credits: Frank E. Sorenson

Description: Emphasizes life in the Amazon River basin, but generalizes to the tropical rain forests in other parts of the world, by depicting the climate, activities of the people, and the location of tropical forests. Aspects of the lives of the people shown include their occupations, housing, fishing, agriculture, and family life. Shows preparation of manioc, the staple food of the Amazon basin, and the collection and preparation of natural rubber. Emphasizes the simplicity of life of the peoples of the tropical rain forest.

Metadata Source:Wikipedia — List of Coronet Films