Legacy, The 3

Synopsis

Explores the problems and successes of the newly liberated African states in the aftermath of colonial rule. The legacy bequeathed by European administrations has not always proved easy to reconcile with African traditions and needs and the ensuing problems, compounded by the arbitary political divisions of colonial days, have led to many of the difficulties experienced by Africa today. The African economy remains dependent on cash crops and raw materials, controlled by rich countries at the expense of the poor. Looks at Africa’s problems as they affect several capitals including Lagos, Nairobi and Dakar and at how Africa is coming to terms with its inheritance. Interviews with statesmen including Mugabe in Zimbabwe, Shagari in Nigeria and Senghor in Senegal illuminate the problems and successes of Africa today.

Series

Africa, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.

Year of production

1983

Availability

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Notes

Review of series by Brian Hoyle in ‘BUFVC Newsletter’ No 59 (11/86), pp6-9.

Subjects

History

Keywords

Africa; economic change; exporting

Credits

Director

Andrew Harries; Christopher Ralling; John Percival; Mike Csaky

Cast

Basil Davidson

Production Company

Name

Arts International

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone

071-396 4444

Address

LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor

Name

African Video Centre

Email

info@africanvideocentre.co.uk

Web

http://www.africanvideocentre.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7732 5460

Fax

020 7732 6897

Address

92 Peckham High Street
London
SE15 5ED