The Shield Is My Brother (2009)
In the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, tribal fighting is no longer practiced with bows, arrows, and wooden shields. Commissioned by the Jolika Collection of New Guinea Art, this film describes the loss of this cultural practice and follows a group of young men in the Waghi valley as they experience the art of shield making for the first time.
Director: Mark Eby
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: January 1, 2009
Country: Papua New Guinea
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shield Is My Brother about?
- In the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, tribal fighting is no longer practiced with bows, arrows, and wooden shields. Commissioned by the Jolika Collection of New Guinea Art, this film describes the loss of this cultural practice and follows a group of young men in the Waghi valley as they experience the art of shield making for the first time.
- Who directed The Shield Is My Brother?
- The Shield Is My Brother was directed by Mark Eby.
- How long is The Shield Is My Brother?
- The Shield Is My Brother has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is The Shield Is My Brother?
- The Shield Is My Brother is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Shield Is My Brother produced?
- The Shield Is My Brother was produced in Papua New Guinea.