The Parching Winds of Somalia
The Parching Winds of Somalia (1984) is a documentary film produced by Charles Geshekter.
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| Produced by | Charles Geshekter |
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Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country | Somalia |
| Language | English |
Subject matter
The film provides a close look at how the nomadic inhabitants of Somalia have withstood the ravages of a harsh desert environment and the encroachment of European imperial forces by synthesizing knowledge of the past, Muslim practices, and skillful livestock management in a successful fusion of traditional values with modern techniques.[1][2]
Form
The Parching Winds of Somalia features extensive location footage in Somalia, historical photographs, interviews, and contemporary Somali music.[2]
Other
The film is rated ages 14 and up in the United States. It was released on video in 1993 by PBS Video VHS.[1]
Notes
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References
- National Endowment for the Humanities. Media log: a guide to film, television, and radio programs supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Endowment.
- R R Bowker Publishing (1995). Bowker's Complete Video Directory (Volume 2). R.R. Bowker. ISBN 0-8352-3588-2.
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