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.
Ashtray stand handcrafted by Norm Hansen, a millwright in Kemano. The top and base are made of aluminum fashioned in a disc-like shape, with a section of light yellowish-brown wood above the base and below the top. The top 'disc' is smaller than the bottom one. In the middle is a cylindrical rock core sample from the mountains near Kemano, marbled black-and-white in colour.
Ashtray stand handcrafted by Norm Hansen, a millwright in Kemano. The top and base are made of aluminum fashioned in a disc-like shape, with a section of light yellowish-brown wood above the base and below the top. The top 'disc' is smaller than the bottom one. In the middle is a cylindrical rock core sample from the mountains near Kemano, marbled black-and-white in colour.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
aluminum
rock
Wood
Condition Remarks
Some scuff marks and grime, particularly on base. Could probably be washed off.