An Argument About a Marriage (1969)
An Argument About a Marriage raises questions about the impact of European farms on the economic and the social life of the Ju/'hoansi; about the complexities of marriage rules and bride-service in their traditional kinship system; and about the nature of conflict and its mediation among the Ju/'hoansi. Despite the interpersonal anger, we see how oma's skillful intervention prevents this particular conflict from escalating to violence.
Director: John Marshall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: August 11, 1969
Editing: Frank Galvin
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Argument About a Marriage about?
- An Argument About a Marriage raises questions about the impact of European farms on the economic and the social life of the Ju/'hoansi; about the complexities of marriage rules and bride-service in their traditional kinship system; and about the nature of conflict and its mediation among the Ju/'hoansi. Despite the interpersonal anger, we see how oma's skillful intervention prevents this particular conflict from escalating to violence.
- Who directed An Argument About a Marriage?
- An Argument About a Marriage was directed by John Marshall.
- How long is An Argument About a Marriage?
- An Argument About a Marriage has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is An Argument About a Marriage?
- An Argument About a Marriage is a Documentary film.
- Where was An Argument About a Marriage produced?
- An Argument About a Marriage was produced in United States of America.