Movie Details
Theatrical Release:January 1st, 1980
Original Language:English
Production Companies:National Film and Sound Archive of Australia NFSA
Kiribati Here We Are on the Web:Official Website
Kiribati Here We Are (1980)
DirectorJohn Shaw
Plot
On 12 July 1979 the Gilbert Islands in the central Pacific became independent from British rule The country then became known as Kiribati This film shows the lifestyle of the people of these 33 islands their history and culture the natural resources and the effects of colonialism World War Two nuclear testing and foreign industry It also records the celebrations that took place at this important moment in the countrys history and looks to the nations future