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.
Hole in rock (10.5 cm.) The rock material is kind of schisty with a good percentage of white mica. Fishing line is inserted through the hole of the weight. Weight allows hook to travel deeper underwater when fishing or acts as a sinker to slow progress of fighting fish.
Hole in rock (10.5 cm.) The rock material is kind of schisty with a good percentage of white mica. Fishing line is inserted through the hole of the weight. Weight allows hook to travel deeper underwater when fishing or acts as a sinker to slow progress of fighting fish.
Kitimat B.C Canada, 1956 collected. Purchased in smelter site store to take home to Australia. 1955 in review booklet, Aluminum company of Canada limited. The Aluminum City Kitimat, BC. -5 B/W Photos, Smelter site and town, 1955-56.
Kitimat B.C Canada, 1956 collected. Purchased in smelter site store to take home to Australia. 1955 in review booklet, Aluminum company of Canada limited. The Aluminum City Kitimat, BC. -5 B/W Photos, Smelter site and town, 1955-56.
