Colombia Reel 1 · Part 3

Description

This film focuses on the geographic, social, and economic aspects of the South American country of Colombia. Reel 1 analyzes the role of the Roman Catholic Church and social customs, such as fiestas. Former President Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo is shown at a social function. In Reel 2, Colombians describe how coffee and sugarcane is grown. Other major industries shown are cattle, diamonds, and oil, as well as construction scenes of the Barco oil pipeline through hazardous jungle and mountain terrain. Reel 3 examines Colombian-American relations and Colombian efforts against Nazi propaganda during World War II. Included are scenes of San Jose Hospital in the capital city of Bogota; the art of Colombian women; the National Library; and the National University of Colombia. The film is the second in a series on the Americas and was presented and produced by Julien Bryan for the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs; directed by Irving Lerner; and includes music by Norman Lloyd.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities