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Island Observed
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Island Observed

Jan 1, 1966
0h 28m
★ 0.0

Overview

A film record of M.E.T.E.I. (Medical Expedition to Easter Island), one of the most unusual scientific enquiries ever launched, headed by a McGill University research team. While the film is concerned mainly with the physical condition of Easter Islanders, it also provides glimpses of island activities, a village wedding, and the famous long-faced stone sculptures.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

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Cast

Henry Ramer

Narrator

Henry Ramer