Movie Description
Man of Africa
(1953)Overview
Filmed in Uganda, Man of Africa was assembled by legendary documentary producer John Grierson. The film depicts the mass migration of the Bakija and Batwa tribes to a new territory after the natural resources of their native soil has been depleted. The pro-ecological message is always present, but never so much as to degenerate into fatuous speechmaking. As a means to introduce the semblance of a plot, writer/director Cyril Frankel concentrates on the trials and tribulations of clerk-cum-farmer Jonathan (Frederick Bijurenda) and his native sweetheart Violet (Violet Mukabuerza). Print quality in Man of Africa varies from adequate to murky.
Featured Crew
- Director : Cyril Frankel
- Producer : John Grierson
- Writer : Montagu Slater
- Editor : Alvin Bailey
- Cast : Frederick Bijuerenda,Gordon Heath,Violet Mukabuerza
Cast
Facts
Original TitleMan of Africa
Status Released
Release Information
-
1953-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 13m
Production CompaniesGroup 3
Genres
- Drama