People of Clay: The Twa of Rwanda

Synopsis

Documents the difficult and often tragic fortunes of Rwanda’s indigenous people. Formerly a peaceful hunter-gatherer tribe, the Twa have encountered hatred and racist intolerance and became victims of the 1994 massacres. Now struggling to overcome a history of prejudice and crippling poverty, they are organising themselves at local levels to address issues of housing, agriculture and education and are becoming increasing active in the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. They are discovering that their greatest strength lies in the fostering of a sense of pride in their langauge and culture.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

2000

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £15.00 (inclusive)

Subjects

Development studies

Keywords

Philippines; soap operas

Credits

Director

Stephen Broadfield

Distributor

Name

Forest Peoples Programme

Email

info@fppwrm.gn.apc.org

Web

http://www.forestpeoples.org External site opens in new window

Phone

01608 652893

Fax

01608 652878

Address

1C Fossway Business Centre
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9NQ