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  • Collection: Documentary Films on Namibia

Colonialism, A Case STudy.pdf
"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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

"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…

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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…

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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…

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"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…

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The Namibian Independence Process (Film).mpg
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.…

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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.

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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…

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"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…

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http://namibia.leadr.msu.edu/files/original/3e094a18f5b95e3897d9fd8e3e5caed5.mov
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…

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Narration: Vaino Mutota. Script: Shoombe Shanyengana. Extra Camera: Jonas Lutombi. Editing: Shoombe Shanyengana. Music: Jackson Kaujeua

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http://namibia.leadr.msu.edu/files/original/3a301d23c5abf3c68fedf4bf723c8bb8.mp4
In a shocking and moving documentary we see the terrible living conditions and racism under which the Black majority lives in Namibia and the growing resistance to white rule imposed by South African troops. Also, two guests provide us the latest…

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.

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fac346bd806222bef61ec050df0a6dad.mov
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…

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Namibia - A New Nation's Challenge.mp4
"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…

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From Windhoek to Washington cover.jpg
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,…

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