This 2-film compilation is a custom educational tool with hard to find specific topical footage on Uruguayan life in the 1940s.
Included Films:
Uruguay
Uruguay
Produced: 1949
Length: 18 Minutes
“Uruguay” is a solid educational piece that describes the agriculture, economic well-being and culture of a multifaceted and strong people, comparing the storied country with the United States for the mostly American audience. Despite most American made films of the 1940s era the typical Americanism is pushed to the side here in lieu of the facts and the search of knowledge of what makes Uruguay tick. Everything from the culture, agriculture and lifestyles of people in Uruguay are shown in detail, and it includes good vintage footage of the country, its landscape, and its inhabitants.
Young Uruguay
Young Uruguay
Produced: 1943
Length: 19 Minutes
“Young Uruguay,” is an American viewpoint that portrays the young people of Uruguay at home, play and school. It emphasizes progressive steps that was being made in education during the 1940s and includes many scenes of primary schools, special classes for children from families whose histories show tuberculosis, rural schools, athletics in secondary schools and music education.
