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Bananas Unpeeled

Synopsis
A film, introduced by Mark Thomas, investigating the social and environmental issues facing banana plantation workers and farmers in Latin America and the Caribbean, where harsh working conditions and environmental degradation are the norm. Examines the actions of the World Trade Organisation and the effects on Caribbean farmers where alternatives such as fair trade are emerging.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2000
Year of production
2000
Documentation
Booklet and activity pack available separately.
Subjects
Economics
Keywords
agricultural economics; Banana production industries; international trade; fair trade; World Trade Organisation

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£10.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
26 minutes
Year
2002

Distributor

Name

Banana Link

Email
blink@gn.apc.org
Web
http://www.bananalink.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Address
38-40 Exchange Street
Norwich
NR2 1AX
Name

Worldaware

Email
info@sos-uk.org.uk
Web
http://www.worldaware.org.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
01223 365589
Address
c/o SOS Childrens Villages
St Andrews House
59 St Andrews Street
Cambridge
CB2 3BZ
Notes
The Worldaware collection is now administered by SOS Children since Worldaware closed

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