Djuka

Collection

Identifier: Film Collection no. 39

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Located in the bush country of Dutch Guiana (now Surinam), the Djuka civilization and its history are examined in this broadcast. Originally African slaves, the Djuka people defeated their Dutch masters in an open rebellion in the early part of the eighteenth century. Charles Collingwood, the host of the program, discusses the art and history of the Djuka civilization with Morton Kahn, professor of public health at Cornell University's Medical School, and leader of the AMNH's expedition into Djuka territory, and Justin Cordwell, professor of anthropology at Northwestern University. The program includes a shadow play, by Paul Curtis's American Mime Theatre, acting out how the Djuka arrived in Dutch Guiana (now Surinam). Film footage made by Kahn is also seen.

Dates

1953

Creator

American Museum of Natural History (Organization)

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 Film Reel (30 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 16 mm.

1 Videocassette (U-Matic (30 minutes)) : sound, black and white ; 3/4 in.

Additional Description

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

3/4 in., U-Matic, viewing copy

Other Finding Aids

Finding aid: script.

General

Original format: 16mm kinescope.

General

Originally aired Aug. 30, 1953 as part of the CBS/AMNH Adventure television series.

General

Charles Collingwood, host; Allen Reisner, director; Perry Wolff, producer; Charles Romine and Ernest Leiser, writers; Leon Rice, editorial supervisor; Rosemarie Herman, supervisor of film; Jac Venza, production design; Richard Ward, narrator; Paul Curtis and the American Mime Theatre, performers.