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Africa: Colonialism (1957-05-19)
About this film
The story of modern Africa has been its settlement by colonial powers, and then, the rise of nationalism which is using both evolutionary and revolutionary means to change the status quo. Vast resources, both human and material, are at stake, and what the United States does in response to this nationalistic uprising will a profound effect upon world opinion as well as upon the world political and economic scene. Mr. Davidson opens the show with introductory comments about the continent of Africa - its history, its people, its economy and resources. He introduces Miss Etta Moten, opera singer who was the original star of "Porgy and Bess." Miss Moten sings African songs and discusses the habits and customs of Africans. There is a communications which is followed by a discussion in Nigeria to improve literacy, health, and communications which is followed by a discussion of Nigeria's strategic importance to the US and its value in terms of natural resources. Mr. Davidson presents his guests, Melville Herskovitz, anthropologist and Northwestern University's director of African Studies Center, and Plus Okigbo, native Nigerian economist. They discuss colonialism and rising nationalistic p…
Directors & creators
WTTW (Television station : Chicago, Ill.)
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Africa, Colonialism, Nationalism, Decolonization, United States foreign policy, International relations, History of Africa, 1950s, Self-government, Mineral resources, Economic development, European imperialism, Trade, Ivory trade, Gold trade, Illiteracy, Public health, Educational television, Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, Geopolitics, Political transitions
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