| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color with black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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video file |
| Cast |
Maya Angelou, Dennis Skinner, Benjamin Zephaniah, Dexter Fletcher, Claire Benedict. |
| Credits |
Producer, Karen Johnson ; director, Gurinder Chadha ; music, Craig Pruess. |
| Summary |
Shows how the power of speech can move people to action. The three speeches highlighted demonstrate the secrets of using compelling, persuasive language. |
| Contents |
Ain't I a woman / Sojourner Truth -- John Ball -- I have a dream / Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Subject |
Speech.
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Speech. |
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Oral communication.
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Oral communication. |
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English language -- Rhetoric. |
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English language -- Rhetoric.
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| Genre/Form |
Oratory.
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| Subject |
American literature -- History and criticism.
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American literature. |
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Fiction -- Technique.
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Fiction -- Technique. |
| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Angelou, Maya.
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Ball, John, -1381.
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Benedict, Claire.
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Fletcher, Dexter, 1966-
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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.
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Skinner, Dennis.
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Truth, Sojourner, 1799-1883.
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Zephaniah, Benjamin.
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Arts Council of Great Britain.
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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Films for the Humanities (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on cassette label: English file, using the power of language : the power of speech |
| Added Title |
English file : the power of speech.
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| Music No. |
FFH 7483 Films for the Humanities & Sciences. |
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