Challenge in Nigeria (Original title)
Date: June 1948 (Release)Country: United Kingdom
Shotlist: DOCUMENTARY. Shows some problems to be faced before Nigeria can hope to become an independent nation within the Commonwealth. RL.1 Different races and religions in Nigeria to be integrated - The Moslem Northerners (still largely primitive); the farmers and smallholders in the South East (community minded, shots of stilt dancers); the South Western Yorubas (fishermen and farmers). Ibadan: old habits and beliefs still flourish - tribal dances etc. All tribes are partly self-governing under British guidance. Problems of transport and communications causing food shortages; problems of farming, soil erosion causing starvation and disease. Overcrowding and poor conditions in Lagos. Counter measures; building of bridges, roads, locomotives; mechanisation of government owned collieries; work to restore eroded land; building a new dam (914 ft). RL.2 Fighting disease; a leper colony (government leprosy service). Nigeria's own sources of wealth-timber, cotton, palm produce, ground nuts, cocoa, tin. We see a native textile centre; government inspired co-operative movement for raffia craftsmen; co-operative movement to help improve and market cocoa beans. The problem of independence: fear of westernisation, lack of free education, prevale of witch doctors and superstition. Some Africans are educated abroad, however, and can help govern their country. The division between North and South over the westernisation of Africa - north urguing acceptance, the South critical and Nationalist. The role of Britain in fostering democracy in Nigeria and the Constitution of 1946 are discussed (928 ft).
Subjects: Nigeria, Colonial policy, Native government, British Empire, Colonial administration, Independence movements, Governments
Series title:
Releases
Date: June 1948Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 20 mins Length: 1828 FeetLanguage: English
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v15 n174 June 1948: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Today's Cinema v70 n5652 26 May 1948
Title: [Today's Cinema - v70 n5652 26 May 1948: no known title]Language: English
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Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 1829 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-22979
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Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 1829 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-22980
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 1900 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-22983
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 2000 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-22973
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 1834 FeetBFI identifier: C-22976
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 2050 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-22974
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Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 2000 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-22975
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Date: June 1948 (Release)Country: United Kingdom
Shotlist: DOCUMENTARY. Shows some problems to be faced before Nigeria can hope to become an independent nation within the Commonwealth. RL.1 Different races and religions in Nigeria to be integrated - The Moslem Northerners (still largely primitive); the farmers and smallholders in the South East (community minded, shots of stilt dancers); the South Western Yorubas (fishermen and farmers). Ibadan: old habits and beliefs still flourish - tribal dances etc. All tribes are partly self-governing under British guidance. Problems of transport and communications causing food shortages; problems of farming, soil erosion causing starvation and disease. Overcrowding and poor conditions in Lagos. Counter measures; building of bridges, roads, locomotives; mechanisation of government owned collieries; work to restore eroded land; building a new dam (914 ft). RL.2 Fighting disease; a leper colony (government leprosy service). Nigeria's own sources of wealth-timber, cotton, palm produce, ground nuts, cocoa, tin. We see a native textile centre; government inspired co-operative movement for raffia craftsmen; co-operative movement to help improve and market cocoa beans. The problem of independence: fear of westernisation, lack of free education, prevale of witch doctors and superstition. Some Africans are educated abroad, however, and can help govern their country. The division between North and South over the westernisation of Africa - north urguing acceptance, the South critical and Nationalist. The role of Britain in fostering democracy in Nigeria and the Constitution of 1946 are discussed (928 ft).
Subjects: Nigeria, Colonial policy, Native government, British Empire, Colonial administration, Independence movements, Governments
Series title:
Releases
Date: June 1948Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 20 mins Length: 1828 FeetLanguage: English
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Production Company: This Modern Age Ltd.
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Monthly Film Bulletin v15 n174 June 1948 Page: 82Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v15 n174 June 1948: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Today's Cinema v70 n5652 26 May 1948
Title: [Today's Cinema - v70 n5652 26 May 1948: no known title]Language: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(12)
Film materials(12)
Description: Base: NitrateBFI identifier: C-22978
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundBFI identifier: C-22982
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 1829 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-22979
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: NitrateSound: CombinedLength: 1838 FeetBFI identifier: C-22981
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 1829 FeetBFI identifier: C-22977
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 1829 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-22980
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 1900 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-22983
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 2000 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-22973
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 1834 FeetBFI identifier: C-22976
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm NegativeBase: NitrateSound: MuteLength: 2050 FeetStock date: 1949BFI identifier: C-22974
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 1900 FeetStock date: 1947BFI identifier: C-22984
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm PositiveBase: NitrateSound: SoundLength: 2000 FeetStock date: 1948BFI identifier: C-22975
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film