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The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman / produced by Robert W. Christiansen, Rick Rosenberg ; written by Tracy Keenan Wynn ; directed by John Korty.

Christiansen, Bob (Robert W.) (Added Author). Rosenberg, Rick. (Added Author). Wynn, Tracy Keenan. (Added Author). Korty, John. (Added Author). Tyson, Cicely. (Added Author). Chaney, Barbara. (Added Author). Dysart, Richard. (Added Author). Helmond, Katherine. (Added Author). Murphy, Michael, 1938- (Added Author). Odetta, 1930-2008 (Added Author). Rasulala, Thalmus, 1939-1991 (Added Author). Crabe, James. (Added Author). Karlin, Fred. (Added Author). Gaines, Ernest J., 1933- Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. (Added Author). Classic Media, Inc. (Added Author). Sony Wonder (Firm) (Added Author). Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart, Katherine Helmond, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala. (Cast).

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0738930938
  • ISBN: 9780738930930
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Thirtieth anniversary special edition.
  • Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Classic Media, Inc. ; [2004]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the novel of the same title by Ernest J. Gaines.
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.
Formatted Contents Note:
Disc 1. Film -- disc 2. Special features.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Cinematographer, James Crabe ; music, Fred Karlin.
Participant or Performer Note:
Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart, Katherine Helmond, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Originally produced as a television movie in 1973.
Target Audience Note:
Not rated.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby digital.
Language Note:
Closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Winner of 9 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special, Best Actress and Best Teleplay.
Subject: African American women > Louisiana > Drama.
Older women > Louisiana > Drama.
African Americans > Drama.
Slavery > United States > Drama.
Civil rights movements > Southern States > Drama.
Gaines, Ernest J., 1933- > Film adaptations.
Southern States > History > Audio-visual materials.
Genre: Biographical television programs.
Made-for-TV movies.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 9 of 10 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Albright Memorial Library DVD AUTOBIO (Text) 50686014898840 Storage Checked Out 04/01/2024
Bernville Area Community Library AUT (Text) 33249021492727 DVD Available -
Cambria County Library DVD Aut (Text) 85131001288548 CACM DVD Available -
Green Free Library (Wellsboro) DVD-2 AUT (Text) 91079478 GFWM Audio Visual Available -
Highland Community Library DVD MIS (Text) 35610000663125 HGHM DVD Available -
Martin Library Adults AUT Staff Access Video (Text) 33454005164504 Martin Archives Available -
RACC Film - Drama (Text) 33624024598847 DVD Available -
Reading Public Library RPL - Main DVD Aut (2 discs) (Text) 33223006671407 DVD Available -
Taylor Community Library DVD AUTOBIO (Text) 50692010277914 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Village Library of Morgantown AUT (Text) 33249019420128 DVD Available -


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