The New Pacific The Pacific Age
The New Pacific is ostensibly post-colonial, but colonial influence remains in the form of investments, technology transfer, and in the activities of multinationals. The problems of the newly independent countries are how to utilize foreign know-how, while maintaining control of domestic affairs. The French are particularly unpopular for hanging onto colonial territories, a feeling aggravated by nuclear testing at Moruora which has led to proposals for a nuclear-free Pacific. This film examines the attempts to produce unity within an area of unparallelled cultural diversity whose future growth depends on the partnership of countries north and south of the Equator.
An eight part series looking at the political and technological development of the Pacific and its traditions, culture, pastimes, and beliefs.
Primary Title
- The New Pacific
Episode Title
- The Pacific Age
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 21 December 1985
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 1
Channel
- TV2
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Owning Organisation
- Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand
Programme Description
- An eight part series looking at the political and technological development of the Pacific and its traditions, culture, pastimes, and beliefs.
Episode Description
- The New Pacific is ostensibly post-colonial, but colonial influence remains in the form of investments, technology transfer, and in the activities of multinationals. The problems of the newly independent countries are how to utilize foreign know-how, while maintaining control of domestic affairs. The French are particularly unpopular for hanging onto colonial territories, a feeling aggravated by nuclear testing at Moruora which has led to proposals for a nuclear-free Pacific. This film examines the attempts to produce unity within an area of unparallelled cultural diversity whose future growth depends on the partnership of countries north and south of the Equator.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Pacific Area--Social conditions
- Pacific Area--Civilization
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Michael MacIntyre (Producer)
- Michael MacIntyre (Director)
- Michael MacIntyre (Writer)
- Peter France (Narrator)
- Peter France (Writer)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Pacific Area--Social conditions
- Pacific Area--Civilization