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1 videodisc (84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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video file rdaft |
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DVD video |
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Documentary television programs lcgft |
| System Details |
DVD; region 1 NTSC, widescreen presentation; stereo. |
| Note |
Documentary. |
| Performer |
Narrators, Rebecca Alexander, Cherry Jones; ASL narrators, Warren "Wawa" Snipe, Alexandria Wailes. |
| Credits |
Composer of original music, Christopher Rife. |
| Note |
Originally produced as an episode of the television program: American masters in 2021. |
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Program content: ©2021. |
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English SDH, closed captioned, DVS, ASL interpretation. |
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Wide screen. |
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Running time indicated on container: approximately 90 minutes; actual running time: 84 minutes. |
| Audience |
TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children). |
| Note |
"This program includes historical descriptions of people with disabilities that many now consider offensive. Viewer discretion is advised." |
| Summary |
Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind since early childhood, was a passionate advocate for change, using her celebrity and wit to champion rights for women, people with disabilities, and people living in poverty. Becoming Helen Keller examines the complex legacy of this author, advocate, lecturer, and human rights pioneer. |
| Language |
In English with American Sign Language (ASL) translation; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); closed-captioned in English; described video in English. |
| Subject |
Keller, Helen, 1880-1968.
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Deafblind women -- United States -- Biography.
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Human rights workers -- United States -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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Documentary television programs.
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Biographical television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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| Added Author |
Pressman, Michael, television director.
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Crowley, John, 1942- screenwriter.
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Sacks, Julie (Julie A.), television producer.
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Murphy, Mary McDonagh, television producer, screenwriter.
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Block, Laurie, television producer.
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Alexander, Rebecca (Psychotherapist), narrator.
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Jones, Cherry, narrator.
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Snipe, Warren, narrator.
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Wailes, Alexandria, narrator.
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Straight Ahead Pictures, Inc., production company.
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American Masters Pictures, production company.
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Independent Television Service, production company.
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WNET Group, production company.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
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| Added Title |
American masters (Television program)
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Container of (expression) : Becoming Helen Keller. American sign language.
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| ISBN |
9781531709051 |
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1531709052 |
| Standard No. |
841887040808 |
| Music No. |
AM61805 PBS |
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