Japan: Pacific Neighbor
Dublin Core
Title
Japan: Pacific Neighbor
Subject
See curatorial note.
Description
Some edge damage repaired at the beginning of the film, fair amount of emulsion and base scratches. 4 splices, 0.50% shrinkage. (6/2/14)
Creator
Justin Byers and Geraldine Byers
Publisher
Justin Byers and Geraldine Byers
Date
1962
Rights
Courtesy of the Phoenix Learning Group, Inc.
Language
English
Type
Film
Film Item Type Metadata
Thumbnail
http://rej.lib.rochester.edu/images/16mm/thumbnails/0432.jpg
Condition
See description.
Edge Code
1966
Gauge
16mm
Duration
00:15:17
Length
[400 ft]
Stock
Eastman
Color
Color
Sound
Sound (variable density)
Producer
A Presentation of Bailey Films, Inc.
Director
Justin Byers and Geraldine Byers
Creator Note
Photographed by Justin Byers and Geraldine C. Byers
Distributor
BFA Educational Media
Summary
Introduces Japan's transportation system, education, religion, industries, urban and rural life with a focus on Japan's challenging topography, climate, and rapidly expanding population.
Location
U.S.A./Japan
Accession Number
432
Curatorial Note
Distributed with an accompanying study guide. Begins with a trope that was typical for such educational films about Japan from this period, a visual comparison of the country's contours with that of the state of California, but noting that Japan has "8 times as many people."
Files
Citation
Justin Byers and Geraldine Byers, “Japan: Pacific Neighbor,” ReEnvisioning Japan, accessed May 17, 2024, https://rej.lib.rochester.edu/items/show/75.