Boran Herdsmen

1974 17 min

Overview

This film demonstrates the time-honored solutions to the problems associated with the Boran's dependence on cattle for living. Direct government intervention and the indirect impact of modernization are forcing the old patterns to change. The film depicts herding practices, movement patterns, watering strategies, and the lifestyle of the herdsmen. The film has special currency for issues in rural development and agricultural, environmental, and human adaption.

Genres

Documentary

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Spoken Languages

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Cast

Crew

David MacDougall

Director

James Blue

Director

Paul Baxter

Director

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