| Description |
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD-R, NTSC. |
| Performer |
Commentary by historians and journalists: Jane Rhodes, Vernon Jarrett, Phyl Garland, Christopher Reed, James Grossman, Earl Calloway, Patrick Washburn, Timuel Black, Edward Robinson, George Barbour, Robert R. Lavelle, Charles Harris, Vera Jackson, Frank E. Bolden, Edna Chappell McKenzie, John Sengstacke, Evelyn Cunningham. |
| Credits |
Camera, Bobby Shepard, Rick Butler ; editor, Lewis Erskine ; music, Ron Carter ; narrator, Joe Morton. |
| Note |
Originally produced in 1998. |
| Summary |
Presents a history of African-American newspapers and journalism from the mid-19th century through the 20th century. Tells of the struggles against censorship and discrimination and for freedom of the press, with commentary by historians, journalists, and photojournalists. |
| Language |
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
African American press -- History.
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African American newspapers -- History.
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African American journalists -- Biography.
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United States -- Race relations -- History.
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Racism -- United States -- History.
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African American journalists -- Interviews.
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Journalists -- United States -- Interviews.
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Photojournalists -- United States -- Interviews.
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Black press (Television program)
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary 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 |
Nelson, Stanley, 1951- Producer. Director. Screenwriter.
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Nelson, Jill, 1952- Screenwriter.
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Potter, Lou. Screenwriter.
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Smith, Marcia A. Screenwriter.
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Morton, Joe, 1947- Narrator.
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Half Nelson Productions, Inc.
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California Newsreel (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Soldiers without swords |
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