Families Of The World: Zambia (1970)

The film explores the life of the Mopy family living on the isolated island of Chishi in Zambia. It highlights their self-sufficient lifestyle, reliance on local resources like Lake Bangu U for food, and the absence of modern amenities. The film portrays the family’s daily routines, including traditional food preparation and the children’s education, which is evolving with the introduction of English. It also touches on the impact of outside influences, such as Western ideas and modern medicine, on their traditional culture. Despite the changes, the community retains some customs, including gender roles and communal farming practices.

Keywords
Zambia, Chishi, Mopy family, Lake Bangu U, traditional lifestyle, education, self-sufficiency, cultural change, modern medicine, community, gender roles

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