Freedom now, 1947 / produced and directed by Jennifer Clayton.

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In 1947, 160 years of British rule came to an end as India became the world's largest democracy, inspiring the fight for freedom on another continent. This film talks with the people who witnessed and participated in the struggle for independence in India and Africa. While Mohandas Gandhi showed the...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: British Broadcasting Corporation (Producer)
WGBH Educational Foundation (Producer)
WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.) (Broadcaster)
PBS Video (Distributor)
Other Authors: Clayton, Jennifer (Director, Producer)
Dor-Ner, Zvi (Producer)
Pagnamenta, Peter (Producer)
Espar, David (Producer)
Woodard, Alfre, 1953- (Narrator)
Language:English
Multiple languages
Language of the Original:
Multiple languages
Language and/or Writing System:
In English and various languages with English voiceovers and subtitles.
Published: [Boston, Mass.] : WGBH Educational Foundation, 1998.
Subjects:
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948 > Influence.
India > History > British occupation, 1765-1947.
Africa > History > British occupation, 1765-1947.
India > History > 1947-
Africa > History > 1884-1960.
Pakistan > History > 20th century.
Ghana > History > 20th century.
Kenya > History > 1895-1963.
Algeria > History > 1945-1962.
Mozambique > History > 1891-1975.
Postcolonialism.
Gandhi, > Mahatma, > 1869-1948.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Africa.
Algeria.
Ghana.
India.
Kenya.
Mozambique.
Pakistan.
Since 1765
History.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Genre:
History.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, colour with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:
1947, freedom now
Freedom now, Colonial rule is overthrown in India and Africa
Freedom now, 1947-94
Format: Video DVD
Description
Summary:
In 1947, 160 years of British rule came to an end as India became the world's largest democracy, inspiring the fight for freedom on another continent. This film talks with the people who witnessed and participated in the struggle for independence in India and Africa. While Mohandas Gandhi showed the world how the masses could successfully defy their imperial masters, his example spurred others on: European empires in Africa and Asia began to crumble, and in short order, Ghana, Kenya, Algeria, Mozambique, and dozens more would win their freedom. The people remember colonial rule, Mohandas Gandhi, Indian independence, Ghana, Kenya, Mau Mau uprisings, government corruption, Algeria, Mozambique.
Note:Digitized for preservation purposes from VHS version published by WGBH Educational Foundation in 1998.
A co-production of WGBH Boston and BBC.
Originally broadcast as a program in the 26-part PBS television series: 1998-1999.
Includes archival footage.
Call Number:DT30 .F74 1998a VideoDVD
Credits:Senior producer, David Espar ; executive producers, Peter Pagnamenta (BBC) and Zvi Dor-Ner (WGBH).
System Details:Burned DVD (DVD-R), all regions, NTSC format.
Participant or Performer:
Narrator: Alfre Woodard.