Kiribati? Here We Are 1980 Directed by John Shaw
On 12 July 1979 the Gilbert Islands in the central Pacific became independent from British rule. The country then became known as Kiribati. This film shows the lifestyle of the people of these 33 islands, their history and culture, the natural resources and the effects of colonialism, World War Two, nuclear testing and foreign industry. It also records the celebrations that took place at this important moment in the country's history and looks to the nation's future.
Gnere
Documentary
Production Company
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Release Date 1 January 1980
52 mins
