| Location: | Kiribati |
| Subject: | Independence |
| Length: | 52 minutes |
| Format: | 1/2-inch VHS; 16mm |
| Hue: | Color |
| Year Released: | 1979 |
| Series: | |
| Director: | John Shaw |
| Producer: | Don Murray, Film Australia for ADAB |
| Distributor: | Film Australia |
| Library Code: | |
| Description: | On 12 July, 1979, the people of the Gilbert Islands became independent of British rule. At the same time they changed their name to Kiribati. This film is a comprehensive and colorful record of an important Pacific event. In recording a piece of history it also shows the way of life of the people and other earlier major historical events. |
| Record No: | 986 |
| Resources: | Distributors's List |
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