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Kwanyama Mining and Smelting: Angola 1937
The Following is extracted from a webpage at the University of Kent at Canterbury. It provides background on the film clip. "The smelting movie was chosen for this project for a number of reasons. Essentially it is a good example of an ethnographic…
Tags: Documentary, ethnography, Iron, Kwanyama, Ovamboland, Powell-Collins, Smelting
I Have Seen (nda mona)
"Out of the experience of a bitter war with South Africa, the film's voices tell of war crimes committed by Namibia's liberation movement. Since being elected to government, the former liberation movement has urged that the past should be forgotten…
Tags: Camps, Documentary, Human Rights, Reconciliation, Richard Pakleppa, SWAPO
Namibia: No Easy Road to Freedom
This documentary explores the struggles of the Namibian people to win their independence from South Africa, which illegally occupied their country since the 1971 revocation of the UN mandate, and documents the human rights violations committed by the…
Omakoma e Uya
A show of the Namibian People's Liberation Army returning from exile to Namibia. High officials in the Force are interviewed and weapons are named as they pass in the procession. Camera: George Shikongo Sound: Penda Namuhuya & Angula Amulungu…
Tags: Exile, Liberation War, New Dawn Video, Penda Namuhuya, PLAN, Return
Voices from the Land
This Film Describes the situation of the Black pastoral farmers of Namibia, including their feelings toward land tenure and use and the difficult social conditions under which they live. Camera: Richard Pakleppa & George Shikongo Sound: Ignatius…
Making Our Own Way: Namibia's Disabled Movement
This film describes the status of disabled persons in post-independence Namibia. Also illustrated is government and charity aid for specific projects and programs. Narration: Hafeni Mundilo Drummer: Chris West Camera: George Shikongo…
Tags: Disabilities, Documentary, New Dawn Video, Oxfam, Steve Felton
Namibia: A New Nation's Challenge
"After 105 years of foreign rule, Namibia, Africa's last colony, gained its independence, and this program covers Sam Nujoma's address at Lincoln University outlining his country's future. The impeccable rendition of the Namibian National Anthem, and…
Namibia: Free at Last!
This short film chronicles the struggles for independence, focusing particularly on the role of the Lutheran churches in Namibia, and in the international community. Missionary work, teachers, and aid workers are profiled.
Colonialism: A Case Study - Namibia
"This film traces the tragic history of the Namibian people from the harsh German colonial Era to the recent attempts to achieve independence from South Africa." The 20 minute film was designed for use in high schools. Accompanying the film are a…
Namibia: The Nation After Independence
Narration: Vaino Mutota. Script: Shoombe Shanyengana. Extra Camera: Jonas Lutombi. Editing: Shoombe Shanyengana. Music: Jackson Kaujeua
"Last Year's Rain Fell on a Monday:" With the Herdsmen - Nomadic Himba
Graphics: Göran Lettstrand On-Line Editing: Anders Rislöw Sound Mix: Martin Dahl Music: Stig-Erik Karlsson A program by: Lasse Berg & Anders Ribbsjö Film discussing post-independence Namibia from the perspective of the Ovahimba.
Namibia: Born of the Ballot Box (Film)
"Documents the decolonization process in Namibia, including the part played by the United Nations in the country's journey to independence and democracy." With apartheid footage, liberation war footage, and extensive recordings from the independence…
Namibia: Africa's Last Colony (Film)
"Nora Chase of the Namibian Council of Churches describes how occupying countries have enriched themselves off her country's vast mineral resources, while the indigenous people have been condemned to poverty." Interviewed include Anton Lubowski…
From Windhoek to Washington: An Oral History of the Struggle for Namibian Independence
Structured without narration, Namibians and those involved in the liberation struggle give their input on the fight against Apartheid in what was then South West Africa. Focus is given to the international political elements such as the Cold War,…
The Namibian Independence Process (Film)
Short Documentary film produced for TV News Program "South Africa Now" in conjunction with The Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Phase II Productions, Global Vision International, Stuart Sender (Dir. & Prod.) and Caroline Craven.…
Evangelische Mission in Südwest-Afrika (Film)
Much of the film consists of footage from Church services and landscape surrounding a Swakopmund church. Narration is in German, though some scenes are in Afrikaans with Nama and Otjiherero translations. Some of the footage is dedicated to life in…
Namibia: Independence Now!
Produced for the United Nations Council on Namibia to illustrate life under apartheid and SWAPO's struggle for independence. Interviews include Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, Sam Nujoma, Theo-Ben Gurirab, and Hidipo Hamutenya Producer: Pearl Bowser Assoc.…
Whose Land?
A Film about Commercial farm owners, Black farm workers and the issues of land tenure and land reform in Namibia. Camera: Richard Pakleppa Sound: Ignatius Hango & Ben Tsuob Narration: Sima Luipert Editor: Andrew Pearson Facilities: New Dawn Video…
Donny's Flag: An American Graphic Artist Designs Namibia's Flag
Born in the USA, Don Stevenson has lived in Namibia for almost thirty years. Although some people know him for his artwork, cheerful personality, and classes at the University of Namibia, every Namibian sees his graphic designs all the time. Don…