| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 150 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Performer |
Hosted by Alfre Woodard. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Steve Suggs ; editor, Michael L. Sale ; music, Reg Powell and Andrew Powell. |
| Note |
Originally produced for television broadcast in 1998. |
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"A new documentary that unveils the history, heroes, and villains of the abolitionist movement"--Container. |
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Recorded in Dolby digital stereo. |
| Form |
Also issued on VHS. |
| Summary |
"Traces the journey to freedom taken by countless slaves, showing how they were guided, protected and pursued along the way. The extraordinary story is told through historical documents, visits to important sites, interviews with the descendants of noted abolitionists and commentary from experts"--Container. |
| Note |
Special features: Frederick Douglass episode of A & E's Biography series; Emancipation Proclamation; Background information: the Dredd Scott Case; Harriet Tubman biography; timeline of key historical events. |
| Contents |
Special features: Frederick Douglass episode of A&E's series "Biography" -- Emancipation Proclamation -- Background information: Dredd Scott Case -- Harriet Tubman biography -- Timeline of key historical events -- Interactive menus -- Scene selection. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Slavery -- United States.
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Underground Railroad.
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Fugitive slaves -- United States.
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African Americans -- History -- To 1863.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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| Subject |
Fugitive slaves.
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| Added Author |
Michaels, Susan (Susan H.)
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Woodard, Alfre, 1953-
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Powell, Reg.
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Powell, Andrew (Pianist)
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Triage, Inc.
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History Channel (Television network)
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New Video Group.
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| ISBN |
0767050789 |
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9780767050784 |
| Standard No. |
733961706291 |
| Music No. |
AAE-70629 History Channel |
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