| Description |
1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical surround 5.1 rda |
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NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video region 1 rda |
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Documentary television programs. lcgft |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen; 5.1 surround. |
| Note |
Widescreen. |
| Credits |
Cinematography, Jason Longo & Edward Marritz ; edited by Chad Ervin ; original music, Gary Lionelli. |
| Note |
"American experience is a production of WGBH Boston." |
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Running time indicated on container: approx. 60 min.; actual running time: 54 min. |
| Audience |
TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children). |
| Summary |
Told through the memories of those who lived through the events, examines the 1977 power outage that caused monumental mayhem throughout New York City over two hot and humid days. In the documentary, American Experience explores the economic, political, technological, and social consequences of an event that led to both horrifying lawlessness and to innumerable acts of selflessness and generosity. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast by PBS July 14, 2015. |
| Language |
In English with optional English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Electric power failures -- Social aspects -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Electric power failures -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century.
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Pillage -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
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Electric power failures. (OCoLC)fst00905465
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New York (State) -- New York.
(OCoLC)fst01204333
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710387
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Historical television programs. (OCoLC)fst01726125
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Nonfiction television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710270
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Documentary television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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| Added Author |
Wiser, Callie Taintor, television director, television producer.
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Murdock, David, screenwriter, television producer.
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Grimberg, Sharon, screenwriter.
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Turner, Christine (Filmmaker), television producer.
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Lionelli, Gary, composer.
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Five O'Clock Films, production company.
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American Experience Films, presenter.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), production company.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), presenter, publisher.
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PBS Distribution (Firm), film distributor.
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| Note |
Title on container: Black out |
| Added Title |
American experience (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781627894333 |
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1627894330 |
| Standard No. |
841887025706 |
| Music No. |
AMX62707 PBS |
