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The African Americans : many rivers to cross Cover Image DVD DVD
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The African Americans : many rivers to cross / A film by Kunhardt McGee Productions & Inkwell Films, and THIRTEEN Productions, LLC in association with Ark Media ; senior producer, Rachel Dretzin ; written by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. ; directors, Phil Bertelsen, Leslie Asako Gladsjo, Sabin Streeter, Jamilla Wignot.

Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. (Added Author). Goodman, Rachel Dretzin. (Added Author). Bertelsen, Phil. (Added Author). Gladsjo, Leslie Asako. (Added Author). Streeter, Sabin. (Added Author). Brill, Paul, 1968- (Added Author). Kunhardt McGee Productions. (Added Author). Inkwell Films (Firm) (Added Author). WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) (Added Author). Ark Media (Firm) (Added Author). Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) (Added Author). PBS Distribution (Firm), (film distributor.).

Summary:
Explore with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the evolution of the African-American people, as well as the multiplicity of cultural institutions, political strategies, and religious and social perspectives they developed-forging their own history, culture and society against unimaginable odds.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781608839971
  • ISBN: 1608839974
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [Arlington, Va.] : PBS Distribution, [2014]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally broadcast on PBS Television in 2013.
Formatted Contents Note:
The Black Atlantic (1500-1800) -- The Age of Slavery (1800-1860) -- Into the Fire (1861-1896) -- Making a Way Out of No Way (1897-1940) -- Rise! (1940-1968) -- A More Perfect Union (1968-2013).
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Editors, Paula Heredia, Kim Miille, Nancy Novack, Bruce Shaw, Howard Sharp ; original score, Paul Brill; directors of photography, Graham Smith, Stephen McCarthy.
Participant or Performer Note:
Host: Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Target Audience Note:
Not rated.
Grade level: College, Adult.
System Details Note:
DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; widescreen presentation ; stereo.
Language Note:
English dialogue with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and optional English video description.

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Subject: African Americans > History.
African Americans > Social conditions.
African Americans > Social life and customs.
United States > Civilization > African American influences.
Genre: Historical television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
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  • 7 of 7 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

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Albright Memorial Library DVD 973.0496 AFRICAN (Text) 50686014665942 Adult Video Nonfiction Available -
Cambria County Library DVD 973.049 A2582 (Text) 85131001388876 CACM DVD Available -
Coudersport Public Library DVD A (Text) 30183000954469 DVD Available -
Martin Library Adults 973.04 AFR Video (Text) 33454005078092 2nd Floor Available -
Pottsville Free Public Library DVD 973.049 Af834 (Text) 30003008769307 Adult DVD Available -
Reading Public Library RPL - Main DVD 973.0496073 Afr (2 discs) (2 discs) (Text) 33223007621401 DVD Available -
Bethlehem Main Library 973.049 DVD 2 DVDs (Text) 33062008487879 Adult DVD Nonfiction Available -

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