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.
Cast silver metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
Cast silver metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
Cast bronze metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
Cast bronze metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.