Nawi (1970)

1970 · Short film · 22 min · dir. David MacDougall

• Documentary

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Synopsis

This classic ethnographic documentary, by the renowned filmmaking team of David and Judith MacDougall, explores the nomadic life of the Jie of Uganda. During the dry season the Jie leave their homesteads in large numbers and take their cattle to temporary camps (nawi) in western Karamoja District, where water and grass are more abundant.

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Details

Director

David MacDougall

Released

1970-01-02

Running time

22 minutes

Cast & crew

• DDavid MacDougall Director

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