---
title: "First Contact"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/first-contact-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 136671
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# First Contact (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/first-contact-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

First Contact is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Documentary.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A documentary chronicles the 1930 surprise encounter between gold prospectors and an untouched New Guinea tribe."

### Why Watch
- Reveals a little‑known 1930 discovery in New Guinea
- Features firsthand recollections from locals and prospectors
- Combines archival photos with contemporary terrain footage

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 58 minutes, the film’s brevity limits depth
- Tone & Suitability: The film maintains a sober, observational tone suitable for mature audiences interested in anthropology and history.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, reflective, exploratory

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/first-contact-1982#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was "First Contact" released?
Sources list its release in the early 1980s, with TMDB citing 1982 and the synopsis noting 1983.

### Q: Who directed the documentary?
It was directed by Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson.

### Q: What historical event does the film examine?
It recounts the 1930 discovery of a thriving native population in New Guinea’s interior highlands.

### Q: Does the film include original visual material?
Yes, it features still photographs taken by an expedition member and contemporary footage of the island’s terrain.

### Q: Was the documentary recognized with any awards?
It was nominated for an Academy Award.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [First Contact — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/136671)

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