Name: Tidikawa: At the Edge of Heaven
Director: Susan Cornwell
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1992-01-01

Question 1

What is Tidikawa: At the Edge of Heaven about?

Accepted Answer

This film captures the poignancy of a native people undergoing cultural change. When Susan Cornwell first encountered the Bedamini in Papua, New Guinea in 1971, they were aggressive and practiced cannibalism as part of their religion. She was able to befriend them and make a landmark film, Tidikawa and Friends. Now, on her return, she finds a people in Western dress, wearing T-shirts instead of nose bones. Many have been converted to Christianity. They perform their tribal dances for money, and use calculators to determine the charges. Susan shows them the old film and they respond with excitement to images of their former selves. The skillful intercutting of old and new footage dramatizes the effects of westernization on an indigenous people.

Question 2

Who appears in Tidikawa: At the Edge of Heaven?

Accepted Answer

Cast info is available on the title page.

Question 3

What genre is Tidikawa: At the Edge of Heaven?

Accepted Answer

Tidikawa: At the Edge of Heaven is listed under Documentary.

Question 4

How long is Tidikawa: At the Edge of Heaven?

Accepted Answer

Tidikawa: At the Edge of Heaven has a runtime of 47 minutes.

Question 5

What year was Tidikawa: At the Edge of Heaven released?

Accepted Answer

Tidikawa: At the Edge of Heaven was released in 1992.