Pig Tusks and Paper Money (1999)
In Papua New Guinea, pig tusks and shell money are currencies which can buy most things. Henry Tokubak’s dream is to create the first bank where traditional money counts as legal tender.
Director: Tracey Holloway
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Music: Felix Davies
Editing: Stewart Young
Production: Australian Film Finance Corporation, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Country: Australia
Language: English, Hiri Motu
Original Language: en
Keywords
tradition, bank, exchange, community, economy, currency
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pig Tusks and Paper Money about?
- In Papua New Guinea, pig tusks and shell money are currencies which can buy most things. Henry Tokubak’s dream is to create the first bank where traditional money counts as legal tender.
- Who directed Pig Tusks and Paper Money?
- Pig Tusks and Paper Money was directed by Tracey Holloway.
- How long is Pig Tusks and Paper Money?
- Pig Tusks and Paper Money has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Pig Tusks and Paper Money?
- Pig Tusks and Paper Money is a Documentary film.
- Where was Pig Tusks and Paper Money produced?
- Pig Tusks and Paper Money was produced in Australia.