A Luta Continua

Creator

Robert F. Van Lierop; Bob Fletcher; Richard Skinner; George Copeland; Filipe Nhancale

Place Created

New York, New York, United States

Date

1972

Type of Item

Movie

Length/duration

00:34:08

Description

A Luta Continua covers the liberation struggle in Mozambique against Portuguese colonial rule led by the liberation organization FRELIMO. The movie details the historical background of Portuguese colonialism in Africa and criticizes the Western powers that supported the Portuguese through NATO. The movie shows FRELIMO guerillas. The film methodically illustrates FRELIMO's efforts to provide educational, medical, and social services to the people under its jurisdiction during the struggle against Portugal, emphasizing themes such as the changing status of women.

Organization

Africa Information Service

Coverage Africa

Mozambique
South Africa
Southern Africa

Language

English

Digital Format

video/mp4

This item was digitized by WGBH Media Library and Archives.

Rights Management

Used by permission of Robert F. Van Lierop.

Collection

WGBH Media Library and Archives