A Wife Among Wives

David and Judith MacDougall are exploring the marriage rituals and roles of Turkana women in this ethnographic documentary. The film's biggest part is taken up by talks between the Turkana people. As one of the first ethnographic documentaries "A Wife Among Wives" subtitles these talks so that the viewer can get a better and probably more personal understanding of the life of the Turkana.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
72 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
72 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1981
Season
1981
Average Score
60%
Mean Score
60%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Genres
Documentary
Country
AU

Tags

africa50%polygamy50%tribal customs50%ethnographical50%tribal people50%ethnographic film50%tribal ritual50%eastern africa50%polygyny50%polygynous marriage50%

Description

David and Judith MacDougall are exploring the marriage rituals and roles of Turkana women in this ethnographic documentary. The film's biggest part is taken up by talks between the Turkana people. As one of the first ethnographic documentaries "A Wife Among Wives" subtitles these talks so that the viewer can get a better and probably more personal understanding of the life of the Turkana.

Immersion

Japanese

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