Sierra Leone Greets the Queen
Jan 01, 1962 · 22m
Director
T. CumminsOverview
Watching Sierra Leone Greets the Queen gives one a flavour of the hectic nature of royal tours; in just one week (from the 25th November to the 1st December 1961) the Queen and Prince Philip covered an exhausting array of sights, zooming around the country to take in the capital city Freetown, Bo, the Guma Dam, digging for diamonds (Sierra Leone’s biggest export), Hangha and observing the iron ore works at Marampa. The visit was politically significant - Sierra Leona had become independent from Britain in April the same year. Colonialism’s influence is felt throughout the film, and not just in the place names (Victoria Park, Queen Elizabeth II Quay) - the ‘day in the life of a Bo schoolboy’ seems not radically different from the British equivalent, while the ‘children’s rally’ consists of boys dressed impractically in boaters and blazers, and girls marching in gymslips.
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What is Sierra Leone Greets the Queen about?
Watching Sierra Leone Greets the Queen gives one a flavour of the hectic nature of royal tours; in just one week (from the 25th November to the 1st December 1961) the Queen and Prince Philip covered an exhausting array of sights, zooming around the country to take in the capital city Freetown, Bo, the Guma Dam, digging for diamonds (Sierra Leone’s biggest export), Hangha and observing the iron…
When was Sierra Leone Greets the Queen released?
Sierra Leone Greets the Queen was released on January 1, 1962.
Where can I watch Sierra Leone Greets the Queen?
Sierra Leone Greets the Queen is streaming on OVID in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Sierra Leone Greets the Queen?
Sierra Leone Greets the Queen runs 22 minutes.
Who directed Sierra Leone Greets the Queen?
Sierra Leone Greets the Queen was directed by T. Cummins.
Who is in the cast of Sierra Leone Greets the Queen?
The cast of Sierra Leone Greets the Queen includes Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Milton Margai, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and George Elliott (Commentary (voice)).
Is Sierra Leone Greets the Queen on Netflix?
No, Sierra Leone Greets the Queen is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on OVID instead.