| Description |
1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical stereo rda |
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NTSC |
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video file DVD video region 1 rda |
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Documentary films. lcgft |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Credits |
Edited by John Aldrich ; principal bird photography, Tim Barksdale ; director of photography, John Aldrich ; music composed, arranged, and produced by Peter Stopschinski. |
| Performer |
Pascal Rioult as the voice of John James Audubon (Theatrical version). Sam Elliott as the voice of John James Audubon (broadcast version). |
| Note |
Wide screen. |
| Summary |
Naturalist and nineteenth century painter, John James Audubon was one of the most remarkable men of early America. The program brings to life his timeless paintings with dazzling footage of the living birds he immortalized, and celebrates visually the natural world he described in his writings. Interviews reveal the man, explore his art, and put his groundbreaking work in modern perspective. |
| Contents |
Rara Avis : John James Audubon & the birds of America [Theatrical version] (approximately 91 min.) -- Audubon [Broadcast version] (ca. 56 min.) |
| Language |
English subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Subject |
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851.
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Naturalists -- United States -- Biography.
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Painters -- United States -- Biography.
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Birds in art.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Historical films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Reinert, Al, author, television director.
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Alexander, Cina, television producer.
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Aldrich, John, television producer, film editor, cinematographer.
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Barksdale, Tim, cinematographer.
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Stopschinski, Peter, composer.
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Rioult, Pascal, voice actor.
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Elliott, Sam, 1944- voice actor.
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Rara Avis Productions.
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PBS Distribution (Firm), publisher.
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| Note |
on title screen of theatrical version: Rara Avis : John James Audubon & the birds of America |
| Standard No. |
841887033695 |
| ISBN |
9781531701949 |
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1531701949 |
| Music No. |
JJAB601 PBS |
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