
Under the Men's Tree
At Jie cattle camps in Uganda men often gather under a special tree to make leather and wooden goods and talk, relax, and sleep. This brilliant ethnographic documentary by renowned filmmakers David and Judith MacDougall captures one particularly riveting discussion one afternoon under the men's tree. The conversation on this particular afternoon becomes a kind of reverse ethnography, centering on the European's most noticeable possession, the motor vehicle. This is a uniquely delicate and intimate film, filled with the humor of the Jie and, implicitly, the ironic wit of the filmmakers.
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- EN
Behind the camera
Director
Produced in
Australia, United States of America
Videos
No extra videos are listed for this title yet.
Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical1 Jul 1973
Frequently asked questions
Under the Men's Tree was released on 1 July 1973.
Member reviews
Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.
Sign inMember comments
0Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.
Sign in











