The Africans: A Triple Legacy--In Search Of Stability
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Provides an overview of the history of Africa and examines major influences on this complex continent: indigenous heritage, Western culture, and the Islamic religion. On a continent where more than 70 coups have taken place in the last 30 years, the need for a stable government is critical. Compares African military regimes, one-party states, Marxism in Mozambique, and the styles of the presidents of Tanzania and Zaire. Produced by WETA/Washington, D.C. and the BBC. NOTE: Contains some war-based violence. NOTE: The captioned DVD has closed captions (decoder needed).
Media Details
Runtime: 58 minutes 48 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Religion, Philosophy, and Spirituality, Social Science
- Subtopic: Africa, Anthropology, Multiculturalism, World Religions
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 1986
- Producer/Distributor: Annenberg
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