The Hunters
In this classic documentary filmed in 1952 and 1953, the Kalahari Bushmen of Africa wage a constant war for survival against the hot arid climate and unyielding soil. "The hunters" focuses on four Ju/'hoansi men who undertake a hunt to obtain meat for their village. The chronicle of t...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
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Watertown, MA :
Documentary Educational Resources,
2004.
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| Series: | !Kung San.
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| Summary: | In this classic documentary filmed in 1952 and 1953, the Kalahari Bushmen of Africa wage a constant war for survival against the hot arid climate and unyielding soil. "The hunters" focuses on four Ju/'hoansi men who undertake a hunt to obtain meat for their village. The chronicle of their 13-day trek hunting a giraffe is shared when they return home, illustrating the ancient roots and continual renewal of African tribal cultures. |
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| Item Description: | Previously released in 1968. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (72 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD, from the restored and remastered original 16mm film master. |
| Audience: | Adult. |
| Awards: | Blue Ribbon--American Film Festival ; Grand Prize--Florence Film Festival ; Robert Flaherty Award. |
| Production Credits: | Edited by John Marshall and Robert Gardner ; ethnographer, Lorna Marshall. |
