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Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford...is Shut, The

Synopsis
The Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, is an impressive collection of artifacts of many peoples of the world. Formed by an old-fashioned colonialist, it confirms the cultural imagination of humankind. Contributors include biologist Richard Dawkins, poet James Fenton, archaeologist Barrie Cunliffe, author Penelope Lively, musician Abdul Teejay, potter Margaret O’Rourke and naturalist David Attenborough.
Series
Rear Window, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 40 min.
Year of production
1990
Availability
Sale
Notes
Broadcast on C4 on 9/5/90.
Subjects
Anthropology
Keywords
ethnography; museums; Pitt Rivers Museum

Credits

Director
Celia Lowenstein
Producer
Tariq Ali

Production Company

Name

Bandung Ltd

Notes
See: Clips and Footage

Distributor

Name

Clips and Footage

Email
info@clipsandfootage.com
Web
http://www.clipsandfootage.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 20 7287 1007
Fax
+44 (0) 20 7287 1009
Address
Studio 310, Spitfire Studios
63-71 Collier Street
London N1 98E
Notes
Contact: Alison Mercer

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