Gogodala: A Cultural Revival? (1983)
This film examines the implications of the Australian colonial era for the Gogodala people of the Fly River Delta, Western Papua New Guinea. Excessive missionary zeal, tolerated and encouraged by the government, contributed to the almost total destruction of Gogodala art and culture. More recently, an indirect grant from the Australian government has enabled the people to reconstruct a traditional longhouse, along with a new meaning and function: as a cultural center.
Director: Chris Owen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gogodala: A Cultural Revival? about?
- This film examines the implications of the Australian colonial era for the Gogodala people of the Fly River Delta, Western Papua New Guinea. Excessive missionary zeal, tolerated and encouraged by the government, contributed to the almost total destruction of Gogodala art and culture. More recently, an indirect grant from the Australian government has enabled the people to reconstruct a traditional longhouse, along with a new meaning and function: as a cultural center.
- Who directed Gogodala: A Cultural Revival??
- Gogodala: A Cultural Revival? was directed by Chris Owen.
- How long is Gogodala: A Cultural Revival??
- Gogodala: A Cultural Revival? has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Gogodala: A Cultural Revival??
- Gogodala: A Cultural Revival? is a Documentary film.