From Nomad to Nobody
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Buckley, Michael, director.
- Language
- English.
- Published
- Canada, 2011.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (15 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00004990
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- A documentary about the vanishing nomads of Tibet. The documentary is a personal take on the plight of Tibetan nomads. The film was shot on location in Tibet and in northern India. Tibetan nomads are being forcibly relocated by Chinese officials-shifted off their traditional grazing lands into concrete ghettos, where they are marginalized and have little chance of making a decent living, or finding a new profession. Previously, when grazing yaks, they were self-sufficient and lived in an entirely sustainable way. Now, they are unemployed, and dependent on the Chinese government for hand-outs-and for food. This re-settlement policy is designed to wipe out nomad culture and its strong connections to traditional Tibetan values.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3360 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3360 (HU_OSA_00004990.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |