| OBSTACLE RACE Black South African soldiers do traditional dancing, then take part in obstacle race. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7062 |
| Catalog #: | 510846 | |
| Clip Number: | 510846-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 361 | |
| Timecode: | 01:38:28 - 01:39:41 | |
| Location: | South Africa | |
| Year Shot: | 1943 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Racism BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Sterotypes CULTURAL GROUPS: African ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Ethnic / Cultural LOCATIONS/AFRICA: South Africa SPORTS/PHYSICAL FITNESS: Obstacle Course | |
| Description: | OBSTACLE RACE Black South African soldiers do traditional dancing, then take part in obstacle race. South Africa. M/S of black South African soldiers marching in uniform. Various shots of same soldiers; now bare chested, the men do traditional dance holding spears. Various shots of soldiers taking part in obstacle race. M/S of group of soldiers clapping. The commentary to this item is a bit racist. Lines such as this are typical: "And just to show these coloured men are not off colour there is an obstacle race and nothing short of a steel trap can hold these duskies". Narrator also refers to the men as "Sambo". | |
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