Trobriand cricket /

Trobriand culture was brought to the attention of the outside world primarily through the work of Bronislaw Malinowski, one of the founders of modern anthropology. The film demonstrates how, over 70 years, Trobrianders have ingeniously adapted the missionary-introduced sport of cricket to the needs...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Office of Information, Government of Papua New Guinea (Producer)
Other Authors:	Leach, Jerry W. (Director)
Format:	Video
Language:	Tok Pisin
Language Notes:	This edition in Tok Pisin and English with English subtitles.
Published:	Alexandria, VA : Filmakers Library, 1975.
Subjects:	Cricket. Trobriand Islands (Papua New Guinea) > Social life and customs. Internet videos. Documentary films.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	Trobriand culture was brought to the attention of the outside world primarily through the work of Bronislaw Malinowski, one of the founders of modern anthropology. The film demonstrates how, over 70 years, Trobrianders have ingeniously adapted the missionary-introduced sport of cricket to the needs of their society, and how this elaborate new ritual has functioned to soften the impact of colonialism.
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed April 8, 2015). Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (51 min.).
Playing Time:	00:50:51