The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
(DVD)
Published
, 1973.
Edition
Thirtieth anniversary special edition.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Canon City Public Library - DVD | DVD AUT | On Shelf |
La Veta Regional Library District - DVD | DVD Aut | On Shelf |
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Published
, 1973.
Format
DVD
Edition
Thirtieth anniversary special edition.
Language
English
UPC
074645895390
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as a television movie in 1973.
General Note
Based on the novel of the same title by Ernest J. Gaines.
General Note
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.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematographer, James Crabe ; music, Fred Karlin.
Participants/Performers
Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart, Katherine Helmond, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala.
Description
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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD, full screen presentation; Dolby digital.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Awards
Winner of 9 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special, Best Actress and Best Teleplay.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wynn, T. K., Korty, J., Tyson, C., Chaney, B., Dysart, R., & Gaines, E. J. (1973). The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (Thirtieth anniversary special edition.).
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tracy Keenan. Wynn et al.. 1973. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. .
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tracy Keenan. Wynn et al.. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman , 1973.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wynn, Tracy Keenan., et al. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Thirtieth anniversary special edition., 1973.
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