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Human Studies Film Archives
Guide to Jah Lives, circa 1975-1980
Summary
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2000.05
- Dates:
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circa 1975-1980
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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Film reels1,200 feet16mm
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Jah Lives, film on Rastafarians shot by students at CARIMAC in late 70s.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or Anthropology Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from The Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), University of the West Indies, in 2000.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation
Jah Lives, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Jamaica | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Rastafarians | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sound films | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu
