| Edition |
30th anniversary special ed. |
| Description |
2 DVDs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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Dolby |
| Note |
Originally produced as a television movie in 1973. |
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Based on the novel of the same title by Ernest J. Gaines. |
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Special features: "The Making of the Autobiography of Ms. Jane Pittman" documentary - behind the scenes footage; new interviews with Ernest J. Gaines, Odetta, director John Korty, producers Rick Rosenberg and Bob Christiansen and more; "The Writing of the Autobiography of Ms. Jane Pittman" documentary - Ernest J. Gaines gives an in-depth look at the people and places that inspired his award-winning novel; "Oral Story Telling Tradition" documentary - scholars explain the important of oral story-telling; Best Picture and Best Actress Emmy clips; Digitally remastered. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, James Crabe ; music, Fred Karlin. |
| Performer |
Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart. |
| Summary |
The history of blacks in the South as seen through the eyes of a 110-year-old former slave. Based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby digital. |
| Awards |
Winner of 9 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special, Best Actress and Best Teleplay. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
African American women -- Southern States -- History -- Audio-visual materials.
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African American women. |
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Southern States. |
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History. |
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Race relations -- Audio-visual materials.
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Race relations. |
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Slavery -- United States -- Audio-visual materials.
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Slavery. |
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United States. |
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Southern States -- History -- Audio-visual materials.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Gaines, Ernest J., 1933-2019.
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Tyson, Cicely.
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Classic Media, Inc.
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Sony Wonder (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0738930938 |
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9780738930930 |
| Standard No. |
074645895390 |
| Music No. |
L2D 58953 Sony Wonder |
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