Population Explosion
1968
14 min
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A film in cut-out animation depicting the demographic problems of the world. It shows that in many countries freedom from the old scourges of famine and disease has in turn created the new problem of more mouths to feed. The film suggests that wealthier nations might increase all forms of aid to struggling nations to create a better world
Details
A film in cut-out animation depicting the demographic problems of the world. It shows that in many countries freedom from the old scourges of famine and disease has in turn created the new problem of more mouths to feed. The film suggests that wealthier nations might increase all forms of aid to struggling nations to create a better world
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directorPierre Hébert
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scriptPierre Hébert
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animationPierre Hébert
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producerRobert VerrallWolf Koenig
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sound editingPierre Bernier
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re-recordingRon AlexanderRoger Lamoureux
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narratorPatrick Watson
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musicOrnette Coleman
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Geography - Human Geography
Media Education - Film Animation
Social Studies - Contemporary Issues
Social Studies - Development/Global Issues
Screen the film to show students how population growth was perceived in the 1960s. Conduct research to determine how this contrasts with attitudes today. Introduce students to the techniques that were commonly in use in films of the era. Ask students to comment on the colours, music, characters and social commentary. What can we read between the lines?
