The Human Face of the Pacific (1983) The Marshall Islands: Living With The Bomb
The people of the Bikini Atoll were removed from their homelands as a result of American testing of nuclear bombs in the Pacific. They now live on another island, dependent on American food and support. They can never go back to Bikini Atoll because it is poisoned beyond the possibility of habitation.
This series is composed of six documentaries covering six Pacific nations and territories, giving a wide-ranging view of contemporary Pacific society. It shows the variety of ways of life from subsistence to urbanization and the challenges from outside to what has been called 'the Pacific way'.
Primary Title
- The Human Face of the Pacific
Episode Title
- The Marshall Islands: Living With The Bomb
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 1 December 2005
Release Year
- 1983
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- This series is composed of six documentaries covering six Pacific nations and territories, giving a wide-ranging view of contemporary Pacific society. It shows the variety of ways of life from subsistence to urbanization and the challenges from outside to what has been called 'the Pacific way'.
Episode Description
- The people of the Bikini Atoll were removed from their homelands as a result of American testing of nuclear bombs in the Pacific. They now live on another island, dependent on American food and support. They can never go back to Bikini Atoll because it is poisoned beyond the possibility of habitation.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--Pacific Islanders
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Film Australia (Production Unit)
- Tim Litchfield (Director)
- Dennis O'Rourke (Director)
- Dennis O'Rourke (Producer)
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--Pacific Islanders