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

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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.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Classic Media, Inc
Sony Wonder (Firm)
Other Authors: Christiansen, Bob (Robert W.)
Rosenberg, Rick
Wynn, Tracy Keenan
Korty, John
Tyson, Cicely
Chaney, Barbara
Dysart, Richard
Helmond, Katherine
Murphy, Michael, 1938-
Odetta, 1930-2008
Rasulala, Thalmus, 1939-1991
Crabe, James
Karlin, Fred
Gaines, Ernest J., 1933-2019
Language:English
Language and/or Writing System:
Closed-captioned.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : New York, NY : Classic Media, Inc. ; Sony Wonder, [2005]
Edition:Thirtieth anniversary special edition.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
African American women > Louisiana > Drama.
Older women > Louisiana > Drama.
African Americans > Drama.
Slavery > United States > Drama.
Civil rights movements > Southern States > Drama.
Made-for-TV movies.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre:
Drama.
Made-for-TV movies.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
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.
Note:Originally produced as a television movie in 1973.
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.
Videorecording.
Call Number:PN1995.9.N4 A97 2005 VideoDVD
CL3 D0045092 VideoDVD
Audience:
MPAA rating: Not rated.
Awards:Winner of 9 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special, Best Actress and Best Teleplay.
ISBN:0738930938
9780738930930
Credits:Cinematographer, James Crabe ; music, Fred Karlin.
System Details:DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby digital.
Participant or Performer:
Cicely Tyson, Barbara Chaney, Richard Dysart, Katherine Helmond, Michael Murphy, Odetta, Thalmus Rasulala.