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Trobriand Cricket (film)

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Trobriand Cricket is an anthropological documentary about the people of the Trobriand Islands and their unique game of cricket. They were first exposed to the game by Christian missionaries, who thought the game would discourage war among the natives. However, the game was quickly adapted to Trobriand culture by expanding the number of players, adding dances and chanting, and modifying the bats and balls.