Moro: Melanesian Bigman

Location:Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Subject:Social change; leaders
Length:35 minutes
Format:1/2-inch VHS; 16mm
Hue:Color
Year Released:1980
Series:Solomon Islands
Director:Graham Chase, Martin Cohen
Producer:Don Murray
Distributor:Film Australia
Library Code:UHM AV/C VIDEOTAPE 956
Description:Moro and his people live on south Guadalcanal in the central Solomons. Some see Moro as a cult leader, others as confused and power hungry. For most he is a real Melanesian big man who has rejected the use of modern technology. The film looks at the life of his people. (Available only as part of the 10-part series.)
Record No:1343
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