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Ousmane Sembene discusses his films “Xala” and “Ceddo”

BROADCAST: Feb. 1, 1978 | DURATION: 00:53:54

Synopsis

Interviewing African film maker Ousmane Sembene. Interpreted and translated by Jim Spiegler.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 1, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.47 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 54 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film

People

Producers and Directors

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sembene, Ousmane Spiegler, Jim Motion picture producers and directors--Africa. Translating and interpreting. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Boram Sarret-film Emitai-film Xala-film Ceddo-film Africa Film

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