Nature. Africa
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DVD
Physical Desc
4 videodisc (approximately 540 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English

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General Note
Special features of these DVDs: stunning letterbox format reveals the amazing beauty of the African landscapes; soundtrack in Surround 5.1; includes bonus program, "The making of Africa."
Creation/Production Credits
Principal photography, Ian Moss ... [et al.] ; original music, David Poore.
Participants/Performers
Narrator, Joe Morton.
Date/Time and Place of Event
Originally broadcast September 9-October 28, 2001 on the PBS program Nature.
Description
"This epic series presents Africa throughthe eyes of its people, conveying the diversity and beauty of the land and the compelling personal stories of the people who shape its future." --container.
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Episode 1, Savanna homecoming: Witness the splendor of East Africa's golden plains in this story of two women and their journeys between bustling cities and rural landscapes. Through these personal tales, set against a backdrop of age-old animal migrations, you'll experience urban and traditional life in the magnificent land known as the cradle of humankind.
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Episode 2, Desert odyssey: Examine the harsh beauty of the Sahara desert through the eyes of a nine-year-old boy as he embarks on his first camel caravan. Following time-honored Tuareg tradition, the boy and the men of his village make a 1,500-mile, six-month trek that provides an opportunity for commerce and serves as a voyage of discovery.
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Episode 3, Voices of the forest: The dense, mysterious rain forest of Central Africa's Congo River Basin is home to the Baka people and a complex variety of plants and animals. But the logging of its old-growth timber by outside interests could endanger the rain forest itself, threaten Baka villages, and have an adverse impact on a local business.
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Episode 4, Mountains of faith: Discover Ethiopia's rugged beauty and ancient traditions in a tale tracing the lives of two ambitious young men on the brink of manhood. Follow a precocious entrepreneur on his annual pilgrimage from the cosmopolitan capital to a time-honored celebration in his family's rural village. Then join another young man as he embarks on a spiritual journey deep in the Horn of Africa.
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Episode 5, Love in the Sahel: Near the edge of the desolate and wind-swept Sahara, two young men participate in age-old rituals guided by nature's complex rhythms. But despite their different backgrounds, both youths have the same goal: to make a successful passage into manhood and become full-fledged members of their respective communities.
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Episode 6, Restless waters: In the midst of Africa's fertile heartlands, on Lake Victoria, the continent's largest lake..a man is about to risk his family's savings for a chance at a better future. Meanwhile, 5000 miles away, in the Kilombero Valley, another family's fortune is at the mercy of the elements.
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Episode 7, Leopards of Zanzibar: On the sunny island of Zanzibar, off Africa's eastern coast, an amateur soccer team has qualified to compete in a championship match on the mainland. But in a place still tied to the past, these men, who make their living from the sea, discover that keeping pace with modern changes can help them reach their goal.
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Episode 8, Southern treasures: Since apartheid's dramatic downfall in 1994, South Africans from all walks of life have embarked on a remarkable journey in search of a new future. Witness their efforts and challenges through the eyes of young women seeking new careers, miners struggling in a changing industry, and indigenous peoples reclaiming a storied past.
Description
Episode 9, The making of Africa: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the adventurous three-year effort behind the making of the epic series "Africa".
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Public performance rights granted.
Language
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Morton, J., & Booth, G. (2001). Nature . National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Morton, Joe, 1947- and Graham. Booth. 2001. Nature. National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Morton, Joe, 1947- and Graham. Booth. Nature National Geographic, 2001.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Morton, Joe, and Graham Booth. Nature National Geographic, 2001.

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