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Papua New Guinea Gets Independence

5.5(6 votes)
1977
0h 54m
Documentary

Overview

Documents Independence Day of Papua New Guinea on September 16, 1975, comparing the pageantry of local celebrations with the official ceremony in the capital. Also provides historical background about the area's 19th-century colonization by Holland, Germany, and Great Britain.

Cast

Anton Kaut

NBC Newsreader

Sir John Guise

Governor General (1975 - 1977)

Michael Somare

Prime Minister

Directed by

Dennis O'Rourke

Dennis O'Rourke

Written by

Dennis O'Rourke

Dennis O'Rourke

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