| The Parching Winds of Somalia | |
| Producer: | Charles Geshekter |
| Runtime: | 30 minutes |
| Country: | Somalia |
| Language: | English |
The Parching Winds of Somalia (1984) is a documentary film produced by Charles Geshekter.
The film provides a close look at how the nomadic inhabitants of Somalia have withstood the ravages of a harsh desert environment and the encroachment of European imperial forces by synthesizing knowledge of the past, Muslim practices, and skillful livestock management in a successful fusion of traditional values with modern techniques.[1] [2]
The Parching Winds of Somalia features extensive location footage in Somalia, historical photographs, interviews, and contemporary Somali music.[2]
The film is rated ages 14 and up in the United States. It was released on video in 1993 by PBS Video VHS.[1]