Pig Tusks and Paper Money

1999Movie50 min

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A slow-burning documentary movie about everyday modern life and class and money.

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Story

In Papua New Guinea, pig tusks and shell money are currencies which can buy most things. Henry Tokubak’s dream is to create the first bank where traditional money counts as legal tender.

Feels like

  • Documentary
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Economic Systems
  • Social Change
  • Biographical Journey
  • Community Focus
  • Financial Innovation
  • Traditional Practices
  • Informative

Crew

Directed by
Tracey Holloway
Produced by
Liliana Gibbs
Music by
Felix Davies

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Facts

January 1, 1999 · 50 min · Documentary

Released
January 1, 1999
Runtime
50 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hiri Motu
Made in
Australia