Caterpillar Moon, A

Synopsis: Deep in the Central African rain forest live the Aka pygmies, an ancient tribe owned by the neighbouring villagers of Bagandou. Follows three generations of one Aka family through the caterpillar season, their favourite time of year when millions of edible caterpillars fall from the mahagony trees. Removed from the villagers to whom the Aka are virtual slaves, they express themselves in song, dance and an astonishing teeth-sharpening ritual.
Series: Under the Sun, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
Year of production: 1996
Availability: Sale
Notes: Broadcast on BBC2 on 7/2/96.
Subjects: Anthropology
Keywords: Africa; Aka; caterpillars; Central Africa

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