Lesotho Video Herders Project : Explorations in Visual Anthropology

"A critical overview of the anthropological assumptions and production practices of a video on the problems faced by peasant farmers in Lesotho. This case study examines the debates raised by visual anthropology, ethnographic film-making and the methods and practice of 'community video' theory.

This case study describes a process undertaken by a group of researchers and video-makers working with herders in the remote regions of North-easten Lesotho. It examines the debates raised by visual anthropology and ethnographic filmmaking and the method and practice of 'community video' theory. The book gives a first-hand account of - and reflection on - the fieldwork undertaken. It explores the relations between researchers and the subject community, the production practices and the development of a finished project."

Contents

• Lesotho video herders project
• Intention
• Producers
• Process
• Once more into the mountains
• Project overview
• Towards a theoretical understanding
• Conclusion
• References
• Appendices:
  Map; Mashaile kapa's life story; Group discussion; Motebong (at the cattle post) first draft' Motebong (at the cattle post) Structure of first draft; Motebong (at the cattle post) theme and rhythm of the first draft structure; Second draft; Script for Balisana - Herders of Lesotho"