The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman / produced by Robert W. Christiansen, Rick Rosenberg ; written by Tracy Keenan Wynn ; directed by John Korty.
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. |
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Genre: | Biographical television programs. Made-for-TV movies. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 10 of 10 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 10 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Albright Memorial Library | DVD AUTOBIO (Text) | 50686014898840 | Storage | Available | - |
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 | - |
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.