Escape from Hunger

Synopsis

Examines why many of the rural population in the Third World face a perpetual struggle to provide enough food, due partly to the an adverse climate and unsuitable agricultural land. The problem is compounded by political factors in many countries which have led to agriculture being given a low priority. Explains why the ‘Green Revolution’ of the late 1960s was unsuitable for many small Third World farmers. Discusses the successful policies of the People’s Republic of China which have been employed to boost agricultural output.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1985

Availability

Out of distribution

Uses

Sixth formers; staff of international aid agencies; anyone concerned with agricultural, social or economic problems in developing countries.*

Subjects

Agriculture; Development studies

Keywords

agriculture; China; developing countries

Credits

Director

Alan Pendry

Producer

Robin Jackson

Production Company

Name

Shell Film Unit

Distributor

Name

Shell Film Services

Contact

Jane Poynor

Email

Filmservices@Shell.com

Web

http://www.shell.com/ External site opens in new window

Address

Shell International
Creative Solutions
Shell Centre
London
SE1 7NA

Notes

The Shell Film Unit collection has been deposited in the BFI’s National Film & Video Archive