Documentary film consisting of four segments set in different countries (Italy, Haiti, Canada, Norway) exploring the dual themes of humanity's power to build and to destroy. The Canadian section focuses on the development of Kitimat and the Kemano project, particularly the tensions between various immigrant groups in the new town. A soccer match between two teams is shown.
The documentary "Power Among Men" (1959) was produced by the United Nations Film Service and directed by Alexander Hammid, Gian Luigi Polidoro, and V.R. Sarma.
Custodial History
The 2 original reels of "Power Among Men" were donated to the District of Kitimat by the UN in 1959, and from the DoK to the Kitimat Museum and Archves on May 19th 1983. In 2001, the reels were donated to the BC Archives and a VHS copy of the film was received by the Museum in exchange. A digital copy of the film is now held by the Kitimat Museum and the segment on Kitimat is shown to guests as part of the "City of Tomorrow" exhibit.
Scope and Content
Documentary film consisting of four segments set in different countries (Italy, Haiti, Canada, Norway) exploring the dual themes of humanity's power to build and to destroy. The Canadian section focuses on the development of Kitimat and the Kemano project, particularly the tensions between various immigrant groups in the new town. A soccer match between two teams is shown.
Photo showing Ron Alexander, Ted Alexander, Alice Alexander, Celia Alexander and Wilbert Alexander standing together on the family Alexander Ranch while they were living there at the time.
Photo showing Ron Alexander, Ted Alexander, Alice Alexander, Celia Alexander and Wilbert Alexander standing together on the family Alexander Ranch while they were living there at the time.
Photo showing Ron Alexander, Wilbert Alexander, Ted Alexander, Celia Alexander and Alice Alexander playing in the water of the Douglas Channel while enjoying the summer sun.
Photo showing Ron Alexander, Wilbert Alexander, Ted Alexander, Celia Alexander and Alice Alexander playing in the water of the Douglas Channel while enjoying the summer sun.
Photo showing Mr. Alexander and children, Ted Alexander, Wilbert Alexander, Ron Alexander, Celia Alexander and Alice Alexander on the Anderson Ranch where they lived from 1938 to 1941.
Photo showing Mr. Alexander and children, Ted Alexander, Wilbert Alexander, Ron Alexander, Celia Alexander and Alice Alexander on the Anderson Ranch where they lived from 1938 to 1941.
Photo showing the Kiewit team, defending soccer champions, dressed up in their new uniforms. The first game of the season was held on May 8, resulted in a scoreless tie between the Fiats and Kiewits. They would verse the Blue Skies the next Sunday. Back row (L-R): Tony Roberts, Erland Sander, Peter Amado, Knut Nielson, Victor Barasso, G. Cabral, Fernande Cabral. Front row: Dutra, Mike Brady, Adolph, Fernande Matos, Frank Franco.
Photo showing the Kiewit team, defending soccer champions, dressed up in their new uniforms. The first game of the season was held on May 8, resulted in a scoreless tie between the Fiats and Kiewits. They would verse the Blue Skies the next Sunday. Back row (L-R): Tony Roberts, Erland Sander, Peter Amado, Knut Nielson, Victor Barasso, G. Cabral, Fernande Cabral. Front row: Dutra, Mike Brady, Adolph, Fernande Matos, Frank Franco.
