| Edition |
Widescreen ; Educator's ed. |
| Description |
1 DVD (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital |
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optical |
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surround |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen; 5.1 surround; region 1, NTSC. |
| Credits |
Editors, Lewis Erskine, Aljernon Tunsil ; original music, Tom Phillips ; director of photography, Robert Shepard. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a documentary in 2010. |
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Based in part on the book Freedom riders: 1961 and the struggle for racial justice by Raymond Arsenault. |
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Special feature: Downloadable teacher's guide. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
This inspirational documentary is about a band of courageous civil-rights activists calling themselves the Freedom Riders. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issue, it chronicles a chapter of American history that stands as an astonishing testament to the accomplishment of youth and what can result from the incredible combination of personal conviction and the courage to organize against all odds. |
| Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Subject |
Civil rights movements -- United States -- History.
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Civil rights movements. |
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United States. |
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History. |
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Civil rights workers -- United States.
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Civil rights workers. |
| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Subject |
Freedom Rides, 1961.
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Freedom Rides (1961) |
| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Nelson, Stanley, 1955 September 18-
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Grant, Laurens.
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Arsenault, Raymond.
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Phillips, Tom.
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PBS Distribution (Firm)
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Firelight Media.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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| Added Title |
American experience (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781608834525 |
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1608834522 |
| Standard No. |
841887014557 |
| Music No. |
AMX72308 PBS Distribution |
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