Pygmies of Africa

Overview

This 1939 black and white classroom film produced by Encyclopedia Britannica Films in collaboration with H.C. Raven of the American Museum of Natural History depicts indigeonous Central African foragers, aka Mbuti, Bambuti, or Pygmy peoples of the African Congo. Emphasis is placed on methods of hunting and gathering food, while artisanal crafts of basket making and shelter construction are also depicted in this educational documentary short.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 26, 1939

Original language

English

Production

Encyclopædia Britannica Films

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt15067720