My Congo

My Congo

DVD - 2016

Vianet Djenguet has lived half of his life in Europe, yet his heart still lies in his homeland, his Congo. As a successful wildlife cameraman, Vianet is returning to his roots to reveal the beauty and majesty of his country and the people within. His journey will be one of self-discovery as he travels up the Congo River toward his ancestral home, meeting an abundance of weird and wonderful characters along the way, both animal and human.

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Subjects
Kongo (African people)
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Congo (Democratic Republic) > Description and travel.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genres
Documentary television programs
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
Arlington, VA : PBS [2016]
Language
English
Other Authors
Doug Mackay-Hope (author), Dan Huertas (film director), Vianet D'jenguet (narrator)
Item Description
Widescreen (16x9)
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD; Widescreen (16x9) presentation; Region 1; Stereo.
Audience
Rating: TVG.
Grade level: High school (9-12).
Production Credits
Photography, Vianet D'Jenguet ; editors, Andy Netley, Steve Barnes ; music, Lenny Williams [and 3 others].
ISBN
9781627898737
Contents unavailable.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 5 Up-It pays to travel with a professional photographer. Stunning images of the landscapes, wildlife, and people of the Republic of the Congo grace this wonderful film that draws viewers into a world of beauty and diverse cultures. Wildlife filmmaker Vianet D'jenguet spent his childhood there before moving to Europe. His return to his homeland is moving and informative. The film takes viewers on a tour of the country, including the capital, Brazzaville, and other towns, various wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, and the tribal lands of D'jenguet's ancestors. The welcome that his tribe bestows on him (they remember his great-grandfather) is quite emotional. Scenes of chimpanzees, gorillas, elephants, forest buffalo, and a variety of birds, along with information about the conservation challenges some of them face, add to the importance of this program. VERDICT For geography, social studies, and environmental studies classes, as well as for those who enjoy travel films.-Cynthia Ortiz, Hackensack High School, NJ © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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