| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD ; widescreen ; NTSC, region 1. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Kerry Washington. |
| Cast |
Kevin Kline as the voice of Frederick Law Olmsted |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Teague Kennedy ; music, Joel Goodman ; editor, Emma Joan Morris. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated ; TV: G. |
| Summary |
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks, examines the visionary urban planner and landscape architect's impact on the development of America's first great city parks. Told in large part through Olmsted's own words, this film weaves together his poignant personal story and pioneering vision with contemporary footage of the lasting masterpieces he left behind. |
| Language |
English with optional English SDH subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903.
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Landscape architects -- United States -- Biography.
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City planners -- United States -- Biography.
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Urban parks -- United States.
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Central Park (New York, N.Y.) -- Design and construction.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Messner, Rebecca. Screenwriter.
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DeGolian, George.
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Washington, Kerry, 1977- Narrator.
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Kline, Kevin. Actor.
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Morris, Emma Joan.
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Goodman, Joel (Joel Scott)
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Speedwell Foundation.
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PBS Distribution (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781608837694 |
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1608837696 |
| Standard No. |
841887017725 |
| Music No. |
OLMS601 PBS |
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