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Guardians of the Flutes

S6 · E4 · 17 Jul 1994 · 50 min

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A documentary about the extraordinary sexual traditions of the Sambia people of Papua New Guinea. Boys as young as 7 are taken away from their mothers and introduced to sexual practices by their (male) warrior elders. The film follows the Sambians' initiation ritual, a closely-guarded secret being conducted probably for the last time.

Production

Paul Reddish · Producer