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198045 minPGdocumentary

Jamaicaresan

198045 minPGdocumentary

A Swedish non-profit organization travels to Jamaica for a study trip, documenting aspects of Jamaican society in 1980.

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A Swedish non-profit organization travels to Jamaica for a study trip, documenting aspects of Jamaican society in 1980.

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Kristian Petri

Kristian Petridirector

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A Swedish non-profit organization travels to Jamaica in 1980 for a study trip. Led by Kristian Petri, the group documents various aspects of Jamaican society. They interact with local communities and observe everyday life. The film serves as one of Petri's early works, providing insights into the social conditions of Jamaica during this period. It runs for 45 minutes.

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