Place of Power in French Polynesia

Location:Tahiti
Subject:Cultural revival; festivals; dance; colonialism
Length:28.5 minutes
Format:1/2-inch VHS; 16mm
Hue:Color
Year Released:1983
Series:Human Face of the Pacific
Director:Oliver Howes, Dennis OĠRourke, and others
Producer:Oliver Howes
Distributor:Film Australia
Library Code:UHM AV/C VIDEOTAPE 1009
Description:The traditional Polynesian way of life has been swamped over the years by foreign, namely French, influences. The reemergence of the traditional culture is the focus of this documentary. Looks at some of the people responsible for this cultural revival and their arts, including the building of a double-hulled canoe, the art of body tattooing, and the fierce dance competition at the high point of celebration of Polynesian culture -- the Tiurai Festival.
Record No:1656
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