Uganda: Reel 4 of 4

Mill Hill Fathers' Uganda Missionary Film - Mill Hill Sheds Light on the Dark Places of the Earth.

The film is in four parts, with frequent intertitles. Internal references date the footage to 1920, although the titles were done in 1922 or later. In addition to the Ugandan stations of Nsambya and Nagalama (Naggalama), there is some footage from Congo and Kenya. The White Fathers and Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans) also feature.

Subjects include missionary medical, educational and religious work, the latter including baptisms, catechism classes and last rites. Ugandan converts are shown working at pottery, blacksmithing, basketry, etc. Cultural scenes include music and dance.

Known individuals include Bishop John Biermans, Mother Kevin (Teresa Kearney) and Father Joseph Cayzac.

Production / Donor Details: Shot and produced by the Mill Hill Missionary Society