The Human Face of the Pacific: Fiji. Legacies of Empire
“A Six-Part Series”
Synopsis
People whose family originated in India comprise just over half of Fiji’s population. Indians came to Fiji in colonial times under an indentured labour system to work in the sugar cane fields. Some indigenous Fijians wish to repossess the land now worked by the Indians and this results in Indians feeling insecure about their livelihood. The film looks at the life of Bechu Prasad, an old Indian man, who has lived in Fiji all his life in a large extended family of which he is now head. We watch him at work on his self-owned sugar cane farm and in his position as well-respected community leader who gets on well with both Indian and indigenous Fijians.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis O'Rourke, Philip Robertson
- Original Title
- The Human Face of the Pacific: Fiji. Legacies of Empire
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis O'Rourke, Philip Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis O'Rourke
Director
Philip Robertson
Director
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What is The Human Face of the Pacific: Fiji. Legacies of Empire about?
People whose family originated in India comprise just over half of Fiji’s population. Indians came to Fiji in colonial times under an indentured labour system to work in the sugar cane fields. Some indigenous Fijians wish to repossess the land now worked by the Indians and this results in Indians feeling insecure about their livelihood. The film looks at the life of Bechu Prasad, an old Indian man, who has lived in Fiji all his life in a large extended family of which he is now head. We watch him at work on his self-owned sugar cane farm and in his position as well-respected community leader who gets on well with both Indian and indigenous Fijians.
Who directed The Human Face of the Pacific: Fiji. Legacies of Empire?
The Human Face of the Pacific: Fiji. Legacies of Empire was directed by Dennis O'Rourke, Philip Robertson.
Who stars in The Human Face of the Pacific: Fiji. Legacies of Empire?
The principal cast of The Human Face of the Pacific: Fiji. Legacies of Empire includes Not specified.
When was The Human Face of the Pacific: Fiji. Legacies of Empire released and how long is it?
The Human Face of the Pacific: Fiji. Legacies of Empire was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 26m.