| Description |
1 videodisc (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (16 x 9) presentation. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Performer |
Louis Gossett Jr., narrator, with Paul Breines, Catherine Brooks, Ruth Brown, Jerry Butler, Louis Cantor, Chuck D, Ruby Dee, Isaac Hayes, Onzie Horn, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., Pete Seeger, Betsy Siggens, Mavis Staples, Heck Watkins, Skippy White, Andrew Young. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
One of the most powerful movements in American history is told through the singers and songwriters who fought for change with their music. Highlights include the influence of WDIA radio in Memphis and the influence of Harry Belafonte, Phil Ochs and other performers. |
| Note |
Bonus features: interview with Louis Gossett, Jr.; interview with Chuck D. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
WDIA (Radio station : Memphis, Tenn.)
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Civil rights movements -- Songs and music.
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Segregation -- Songs and music.
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Protest songs.
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African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
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Singers -- Interviews.
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Musicians -- Interviews.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Hannah, Charles.
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Shwarzstein, Meyer.
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Goodman, Jon, 1952 August 20-
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Escott, Colin.
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Gossett, Louis, Jr., 1936-
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Time-Life Productions.
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TV One (Silver Spring, Md.)
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Brainstorm Media.
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Rhythm Mass (Firm)
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Direct Holdings Americas, Inc.
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| ISBN |
9786312865124 |
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6312865126 |
| Standard No. |
610583362190 |
| Music No. |
24189X Time Life |
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