The first story is one of the many African tales about Anansi, a spider-trickster in the African oral storytelling tradition. It is an explanatory tale which recounts the genesis of stories. Young and old alike will be fascinated by this beautiful program. Each tale is introduced by a young man from South Africa who explains how animal tales are used to pass on cultural traditions and important lessons in African society. It also contains a 4-minute look at daily life through the eyes of a child from Zaire.
African music is an additional enhancement.
Young people from North America join African youth at the All Africa Youth and Students Assembly of the All Africa Conference of Churches in Zaire. Cultural differences and similarities are explored, including the role of the church in students' lives, their role in the church, and global economic issues with major impact on life in Africa. Through stills and narration, viewers are given information that will help them work through this study. Ecumenical in perspective, the video is designed to stimulate discussions. The story of the Meserete Kristos Church in Ethiopia is one of the marvels of modern church history.