Michigan State University Libraries Africana librarian Peter Limb interviews documentary filmmaker Peter Davis talks about his career, and his work to end Apartheid in South Africa
Documentary filmmaker Peter Davis talks about his career, and his work to end Apartheid in South Africa. Peter Limb, MSU Libraries Area Studies Librarian, interviews Davis. Davis recalls his youth in London during WWII, university, teaching, and his move to film production. He explains how he became associated with Citizens Association for Racial Equality (C.A.R.E.) and developed an interest in Africa. Davis also describes film making in South Africa, the Soweto Uprising, his relationship with the Mandelas, and his efforts to preserve South African films. Part of the African Studies Interview Series sponsored by the MSU Libraries and the African Studies Center.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date Published
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2004-04-13
- Interviewees
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Davis, Peter, 1933-
- Interviewers
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Limb, Peter
- Recordist
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Vincent Voice Library
- Contributors
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Michigan State University. African Studies Center
- Subjects
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Davis, Peter, 1933-
Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013
Citizens Association for Racial Equality
Soweto Uprising (South Africa : 1976)
Anti-apartheid movements
Friendship
Independent filmmakers
Motion picture film--Preservation
Motion pictures
Motion pictures--Production and direction
Political participation
Africa
South Africa
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 01:03:26
- Venue Note
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Interviewed on Apr. 13, 2004.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 14587
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b7313363
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