This documentary filmed in 1960 shows the building of the Bong Iron Ore Mines in Liberia.Many do not know the significance of this project.This was the largest investment in Africa and the first major investment in Black Africa.While Nigeria and Ghana could not get the investments that they wanted because of political instability and not enough European presence,Liberia through years of independence and powerful diplomatic connections was able to lure this investment.Liberia was one of the worlds largest producer of iron ore and on its way to industrialization and first world status.Monrovia the capital is where the Africans returning from America first landed.In the short time that they were there they amazed the world..
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Powerful documentary that should be required viewing!